I've been saying this for quite some time, there are owners that would leave a billion dollars behind if they sold their teams if relocation wasn't an option.
They've noticed.
Some teams will not to operate profitably where they are.
They've noticed.
Will Seattle choose a KeyArena remodel, taking that building away for 4 years?
Will the solutions they seek not include Seattle because the city is choosing to not green-light SoDo now, and KeyArena approval and construction not complete for years?
"National revenues drive up the cap, but local revenues are needed to keep up with player salaries," one owner explained to ESPN. "If a team can't generate enough local revenues, they lose money."A confidential report shows nearly half the NBA lost money last season. Now what?
Good luck, Seattle City Council, it's all on you.
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