Planning for a new Los Angeles Clippers arena is in the early planning stages, as owner Steve Ballmer is reportedly putting together a list of potential sites for a new NBA facility. (more…)
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Ballmer: Seattle NBA Team Not Likely in Near Future
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer — once a partner with entrepreneur Chris Hansen on a proposed Sodo District arena — says a Seattle NBA team is not likely in the near future, and that NHL hockey is more likely to arrive in the city before pro basketball. (more…)
NBA expansion on tap? Not likely
Pretty thin gruel from the NBA bloggers, who claim that NBA expansion is on the way to Seattle and Louisville in the near future. Here’s why it won’t happen. (more…)
Interest in new arena simmering in Seattle
Investors have approached Seattle officials about a privately financed new arena in the Safeco Field area — an effort that could bring the NBA or NHL to the Emerald City. There aren’t many details forthcoming about the group, although it apparently includes former Sonics GM Wally Walker, as well as an investor who controls land […]
