For Kevin Durant, it will be an opportunity to return to the city where he started his NBA career.
Why not? NBA fans living in Jacksonville don’t have a great selection. Mike Bibby at #2 in 1998 ahead of Antawn Jamison, Vince Carter, Dirk and Paul Pierce. Plus, neither city is exactly close to Jacksonville.
Why not? The Sprint Center has hosted NBA preseason and NCAA tournament games, but it’s a shame seeing a state-of-the-art NBA arena being relegated to a concert and special event venue (albeit a profitable one). But why should the league stop there? But Guess what though, bring it on please!! Former Grizzlies beat writer Ronald Tillery reported in March that Grizzlies owner Robert Pera "inquired about moving the Griz last August.".
The Warriors then lose in the Finals. Vancouver has Rogers Arena ready to go and would love another chance. Well, now is the time. Kentucky has some of the biggest college basketball towns in the country. These four cities all have proximity issues with existing franchises. In addition, the former white whale benefactor behind Seattle basketball, Steve Ballmer, bought the Clippers for $2 billion. This is an NBA sweet spot: It loves to have teams in mid-sized cities with no other pro sports. There’s been no indication from the league itself that expansion is coming — in fact, the indication from the league has been quite the opposite. And while it should be a serious consideration, it's not the only city capable of making a claim. Like, historically bad.
So that’s something that we will continue to look at.”I think the next step before we start talking about a franchise in Mexico City is to bring more games here. Plus, the fan base would extend beyond Omaha to include Lincoln, Neb., and western Iowa. Commissioner Adam Silver agrees that expansion talks are inevitable.
It’s been revealed that the Board of Governors are open to expansion in the future, so it’s natural to speculate which cities could earn a franchise. Center has already been subject to lease drama from the university. Fans didn’t cry too much when the NFL’s Chargers bolted for Los Angeles after San Diego wouldn’t pony up for a new stadium, either. The Bulls would gnash about slicing their market up, and converting lifelong Bulls fans — folks who watched Michael Jordan wearing that uniform in his prime -- is a tough sell. The NFL has openly wanted a team in London, and it hasn’t been able to make a full-time move across the pond work. But with the NBA’s new labor deal set and business booming like never before, it’s a hot topic of conversation. Like Louisville, the Hampton Roads area (essentially Virginia Beach and Norfolk) has a sizable population and no pro sports. 1 comment. San Diego is an awesome city that would be an attractive destination for NBA players. It’s not much smaller than Sacramento, has a population flush with the NBA’s target demographic and is far enough from the other California teams to have some real fan independence. No one expected the Las Vegas Golden Knights to have a winning season as the NHL’s latest expansion team in 2017. And it’s only a three-hour flight from Dallas! 76% Upvoted. NBA 2K20; SHOP; JOIN THE TEAM. Of course, we’ve had these two regular-season games, and whether we bring additional regular-season games in the next season or do some sort of tournament where you bring over a group of teams and they all play each other in some format — that’s something that we’re looking at. You have some fantastic 12-, 13-, 14-, 15-year-olds. I suppose Memphis and its northern Mississippi D-League team will have to do. This is the big money play for the NBA. Yes, the Vancouver Grizzlies were poorly run.
Plus, basketball is an international game. The Diablos are ready, willing, and able to go for big men and attract international players, which they will. One other factor is, in order to grow basketball in Mexico, we realize we need to ensure that NBA-caliber players are coming from this market. Seattle and KC to me are the most valuable markets for the league expansion when it makes sense.". Finally, Louisville has an NBA-ready arena — the KFC Yum! Next: The NBA would be the only game in town. Now the Raptors are one of the top franchises in the NBA, as their recently earned Larry O'Brien trophy would attest. This thread is archived. San Diego has long been reluctant to put public resources into housing a sports team (in large part why it recently lost the Chargers), and while the city used to house the Clippers and Rockets, it's within the Lakers' domain.
We’re not doing the Utah Jazz thing again. It has the building, the infrastructure and a pre-existing relationship with the league. Suggested Team Names: For the love of Walt, please nothing Disney-related. The New Arena, formerly KeyArena, is undergoing redevelopment.
However, an NBA team in Columbus might be a stretch. Another thing we all know is that in the ‘08-‘09 season, the Seattle SuperSonics began to play not in Seattle but Oklahoma – the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bryant “Big Country” Reeves at pick 6 in 1995 (and a 6yr/$61mil contract a few years later), Shareef Abdur-Rahim at pick 3 in 1996 ahead of Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and Jermaine O’Neal. So just as we look at other markets throughout the world, we’re going to look to open an academy here in Mexico because there’s a lot of great basketball being played at a young level. 11) without its own Big 4 team. Why Omaha? With nearly 1 million people, Austin would become one of the larger cities with a team if the NBA expands there. Please check your email for a confirmation. Now with a strengthened Canadian dollar, renovated downtown arena and diverse population, Vancouver is truly a world-class city that would make the NBA proud if given another shot. The Mexico City metropolitan area is home to 21 million people.
Troy Weaver (Former Thunder assistant GM) and Kevin Ollie (University of Connecticut) lead this team back in time, attempting to thrive in an inside-centric offense. Bring back the Zephyrs! Convincing players to live in Mexico City nine months a year might be a tough sell for the league, but the money-making potential might be too great to pass up. With fan-favorite Cory Joseph of UT, as well as an impatient owner, can he? Cliff Notes version: The NBA wants a franchise in Mexico City. Basketball has grown tremendously in Canada since the days of the Vancouver Grizzlies. The combined population of Norfolk (244,703 population) and Virginia Beach (450,435) is larger than Richmond, and they are far enough away from other NBA cities that they won’t poach fans from an existing team. So what cities could be flagged for a new NBA expansion team? We already have to deal with the Magic. A zephyr is a gentle breeze. Suggested Team Names: It would have to be the Spirit of St. Louis in honor of the ABA. If the experiment works, Mexico City might end up topping the list for next franchise relocation. Baltimore: Close to both D.C. and Philadelphia, and it hosts two Big Four teams already. It’s the 19th-biggest city in the world. Anybody got a list of every city that's available to move a team to or expand in? The metro area is already more than 1 million, and it won’t be long before the city reaches that figure, too. Plus, St. Louis sports fans almost always support their teams, so the NBA can bank on strong attendance. A 20-62 record isn’t exactly what they were hoping for, but winning the rights to Markelle Fultz probably was. Basically: a black hole.
For Kevin Durant, it will be an opportunity to return to the city where he started his NBA career.
Why not? NBA fans living in Jacksonville don’t have a great selection. Mike Bibby at #2 in 1998 ahead of Antawn Jamison, Vince Carter, Dirk and Paul Pierce. Plus, neither city is exactly close to Jacksonville.
Why not? The Sprint Center has hosted NBA preseason and NCAA tournament games, but it’s a shame seeing a state-of-the-art NBA arena being relegated to a concert and special event venue (albeit a profitable one). But why should the league stop there? But Guess what though, bring it on please!! Former Grizzlies beat writer Ronald Tillery reported in March that Grizzlies owner Robert Pera "inquired about moving the Griz last August.".
The Warriors then lose in the Finals. Vancouver has Rogers Arena ready to go and would love another chance. Well, now is the time. Kentucky has some of the biggest college basketball towns in the country. These four cities all have proximity issues with existing franchises. In addition, the former white whale benefactor behind Seattle basketball, Steve Ballmer, bought the Clippers for $2 billion. This is an NBA sweet spot: It loves to have teams in mid-sized cities with no other pro sports. There’s been no indication from the league itself that expansion is coming — in fact, the indication from the league has been quite the opposite. And while it should be a serious consideration, it's not the only city capable of making a claim. Like, historically bad.
So that’s something that we will continue to look at.”I think the next step before we start talking about a franchise in Mexico City is to bring more games here. Plus, the fan base would extend beyond Omaha to include Lincoln, Neb., and western Iowa. Commissioner Adam Silver agrees that expansion talks are inevitable.
It’s been revealed that the Board of Governors are open to expansion in the future, so it’s natural to speculate which cities could earn a franchise. Center has already been subject to lease drama from the university. Fans didn’t cry too much when the NFL’s Chargers bolted for Los Angeles after San Diego wouldn’t pony up for a new stadium, either. The Bulls would gnash about slicing their market up, and converting lifelong Bulls fans — folks who watched Michael Jordan wearing that uniform in his prime -- is a tough sell. The NFL has openly wanted a team in London, and it hasn’t been able to make a full-time move across the pond work. But with the NBA’s new labor deal set and business booming like never before, it’s a hot topic of conversation. Like Louisville, the Hampton Roads area (essentially Virginia Beach and Norfolk) has a sizable population and no pro sports. 1 comment. San Diego is an awesome city that would be an attractive destination for NBA players. It’s not much smaller than Sacramento, has a population flush with the NBA’s target demographic and is far enough from the other California teams to have some real fan independence. No one expected the Las Vegas Golden Knights to have a winning season as the NHL’s latest expansion team in 2017. And it’s only a three-hour flight from Dallas! 76% Upvoted. NBA 2K20; SHOP; JOIN THE TEAM. Of course, we’ve had these two regular-season games, and whether we bring additional regular-season games in the next season or do some sort of tournament where you bring over a group of teams and they all play each other in some format — that’s something that we’re looking at. You have some fantastic 12-, 13-, 14-, 15-year-olds. I suppose Memphis and its northern Mississippi D-League team will have to do. This is the big money play for the NBA. Yes, the Vancouver Grizzlies were poorly run.
Plus, basketball is an international game. The Diablos are ready, willing, and able to go for big men and attract international players, which they will. One other factor is, in order to grow basketball in Mexico, we realize we need to ensure that NBA-caliber players are coming from this market. Seattle and KC to me are the most valuable markets for the league expansion when it makes sense.". Finally, Louisville has an NBA-ready arena — the KFC Yum! Next: The NBA would be the only game in town. Now the Raptors are one of the top franchises in the NBA, as their recently earned Larry O'Brien trophy would attest. This thread is archived. San Diego has long been reluctant to put public resources into housing a sports team (in large part why it recently lost the Chargers), and while the city used to house the Clippers and Rockets, it's within the Lakers' domain.
We’re not doing the Utah Jazz thing again. It has the building, the infrastructure and a pre-existing relationship with the league. Suggested Team Names: For the love of Walt, please nothing Disney-related. The New Arena, formerly KeyArena, is undergoing redevelopment.
However, an NBA team in Columbus might be a stretch. Another thing we all know is that in the ‘08-‘09 season, the Seattle SuperSonics began to play not in Seattle but Oklahoma – the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bryant “Big Country” Reeves at pick 6 in 1995 (and a 6yr/$61mil contract a few years later), Shareef Abdur-Rahim at pick 3 in 1996 ahead of Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and Jermaine O’Neal. So just as we look at other markets throughout the world, we’re going to look to open an academy here in Mexico because there’s a lot of great basketball being played at a young level. 11) without its own Big 4 team. Why Omaha? With nearly 1 million people, Austin would become one of the larger cities with a team if the NBA expands there. Please check your email for a confirmation. Now with a strengthened Canadian dollar, renovated downtown arena and diverse population, Vancouver is truly a world-class city that would make the NBA proud if given another shot. The Mexico City metropolitan area is home to 21 million people.
Troy Weaver (Former Thunder assistant GM) and Kevin Ollie (University of Connecticut) lead this team back in time, attempting to thrive in an inside-centric offense. Bring back the Zephyrs! Convincing players to live in Mexico City nine months a year might be a tough sell for the league, but the money-making potential might be too great to pass up. With fan-favorite Cory Joseph of UT, as well as an impatient owner, can he? Cliff Notes version: The NBA wants a franchise in Mexico City. Basketball has grown tremendously in Canada since the days of the Vancouver Grizzlies. The combined population of Norfolk (244,703 population) and Virginia Beach (450,435) is larger than Richmond, and they are far enough away from other NBA cities that they won’t poach fans from an existing team. So what cities could be flagged for a new NBA expansion team? We already have to deal with the Magic. A zephyr is a gentle breeze. Suggested Team Names: It would have to be the Spirit of St. Louis in honor of the ABA. If the experiment works, Mexico City might end up topping the list for next franchise relocation. Baltimore: Close to both D.C. and Philadelphia, and it hosts two Big Four teams already. It’s the 19th-biggest city in the world. Anybody got a list of every city that's available to move a team to or expand in? The metro area is already more than 1 million, and it won’t be long before the city reaches that figure, too. Plus, St. Louis sports fans almost always support their teams, so the NBA can bank on strong attendance. A 20-62 record isn’t exactly what they were hoping for, but winning the rights to Markelle Fultz probably was. Basically: a black hole.
Why Hampton Roads? The Pacers could also object. “In terms of a franchise in Mexico City, it’s something that we’re going to look at.
Even back in June at the NBA Finals, before the coronavirus shutdown, Silver said, "I'm sure inevitably at some point we'll turn back to expansion, but it's not on the agenda at the time.". (President Barack Obama, NBA owner?). There might, however, be legal issues using the name now. within the NBA 2K Basketball forums. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning.
For Kevin Durant, it will be an opportunity to return to the city where he started his NBA career.
Why not? NBA fans living in Jacksonville don’t have a great selection. Mike Bibby at #2 in 1998 ahead of Antawn Jamison, Vince Carter, Dirk and Paul Pierce. Plus, neither city is exactly close to Jacksonville.
Why not? The Sprint Center has hosted NBA preseason and NCAA tournament games, but it’s a shame seeing a state-of-the-art NBA arena being relegated to a concert and special event venue (albeit a profitable one). But why should the league stop there? But Guess what though, bring it on please!! Former Grizzlies beat writer Ronald Tillery reported in March that Grizzlies owner Robert Pera "inquired about moving the Griz last August.".
The Warriors then lose in the Finals. Vancouver has Rogers Arena ready to go and would love another chance. Well, now is the time. Kentucky has some of the biggest college basketball towns in the country. These four cities all have proximity issues with existing franchises. In addition, the former white whale benefactor behind Seattle basketball, Steve Ballmer, bought the Clippers for $2 billion. This is an NBA sweet spot: It loves to have teams in mid-sized cities with no other pro sports. There’s been no indication from the league itself that expansion is coming — in fact, the indication from the league has been quite the opposite. And while it should be a serious consideration, it's not the only city capable of making a claim. Like, historically bad.
So that’s something that we will continue to look at.”I think the next step before we start talking about a franchise in Mexico City is to bring more games here. Plus, the fan base would extend beyond Omaha to include Lincoln, Neb., and western Iowa. Commissioner Adam Silver agrees that expansion talks are inevitable.
It’s been revealed that the Board of Governors are open to expansion in the future, so it’s natural to speculate which cities could earn a franchise. Center has already been subject to lease drama from the university. Fans didn’t cry too much when the NFL’s Chargers bolted for Los Angeles after San Diego wouldn’t pony up for a new stadium, either. The Bulls would gnash about slicing their market up, and converting lifelong Bulls fans — folks who watched Michael Jordan wearing that uniform in his prime -- is a tough sell. The NFL has openly wanted a team in London, and it hasn’t been able to make a full-time move across the pond work. But with the NBA’s new labor deal set and business booming like never before, it’s a hot topic of conversation. Like Louisville, the Hampton Roads area (essentially Virginia Beach and Norfolk) has a sizable population and no pro sports. 1 comment. San Diego is an awesome city that would be an attractive destination for NBA players. It’s not much smaller than Sacramento, has a population flush with the NBA’s target demographic and is far enough from the other California teams to have some real fan independence. No one expected the Las Vegas Golden Knights to have a winning season as the NHL’s latest expansion team in 2017. And it’s only a three-hour flight from Dallas! 76% Upvoted. NBA 2K20; SHOP; JOIN THE TEAM. Of course, we’ve had these two regular-season games, and whether we bring additional regular-season games in the next season or do some sort of tournament where you bring over a group of teams and they all play each other in some format — that’s something that we’re looking at. You have some fantastic 12-, 13-, 14-, 15-year-olds. I suppose Memphis and its northern Mississippi D-League team will have to do. This is the big money play for the NBA. Yes, the Vancouver Grizzlies were poorly run.
Plus, basketball is an international game. The Diablos are ready, willing, and able to go for big men and attract international players, which they will. One other factor is, in order to grow basketball in Mexico, we realize we need to ensure that NBA-caliber players are coming from this market. Seattle and KC to me are the most valuable markets for the league expansion when it makes sense.". Finally, Louisville has an NBA-ready arena — the KFC Yum! Next: The NBA would be the only game in town. Now the Raptors are one of the top franchises in the NBA, as their recently earned Larry O'Brien trophy would attest. This thread is archived. San Diego has long been reluctant to put public resources into housing a sports team (in large part why it recently lost the Chargers), and while the city used to house the Clippers and Rockets, it's within the Lakers' domain.
We’re not doing the Utah Jazz thing again. It has the building, the infrastructure and a pre-existing relationship with the league. Suggested Team Names: For the love of Walt, please nothing Disney-related. The New Arena, formerly KeyArena, is undergoing redevelopment.
However, an NBA team in Columbus might be a stretch. Another thing we all know is that in the ‘08-‘09 season, the Seattle SuperSonics began to play not in Seattle but Oklahoma – the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bryant “Big Country” Reeves at pick 6 in 1995 (and a 6yr/$61mil contract a few years later), Shareef Abdur-Rahim at pick 3 in 1996 ahead of Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and Jermaine O’Neal. So just as we look at other markets throughout the world, we’re going to look to open an academy here in Mexico because there’s a lot of great basketball being played at a young level. 11) without its own Big 4 team. Why Omaha? With nearly 1 million people, Austin would become one of the larger cities with a team if the NBA expands there. Please check your email for a confirmation. Now with a strengthened Canadian dollar, renovated downtown arena and diverse population, Vancouver is truly a world-class city that would make the NBA proud if given another shot. The Mexico City metropolitan area is home to 21 million people.
Troy Weaver (Former Thunder assistant GM) and Kevin Ollie (University of Connecticut) lead this team back in time, attempting to thrive in an inside-centric offense. Bring back the Zephyrs! Convincing players to live in Mexico City nine months a year might be a tough sell for the league, but the money-making potential might be too great to pass up. With fan-favorite Cory Joseph of UT, as well as an impatient owner, can he? Cliff Notes version: The NBA wants a franchise in Mexico City. Basketball has grown tremendously in Canada since the days of the Vancouver Grizzlies. The combined population of Norfolk (244,703 population) and Virginia Beach (450,435) is larger than Richmond, and they are far enough away from other NBA cities that they won’t poach fans from an existing team. So what cities could be flagged for a new NBA expansion team? We already have to deal with the Magic. A zephyr is a gentle breeze. Suggested Team Names: It would have to be the Spirit of St. Louis in honor of the ABA. If the experiment works, Mexico City might end up topping the list for next franchise relocation. Baltimore: Close to both D.C. and Philadelphia, and it hosts two Big Four teams already. It’s the 19th-biggest city in the world. Anybody got a list of every city that's available to move a team to or expand in? The metro area is already more than 1 million, and it won’t be long before the city reaches that figure, too. Plus, St. Louis sports fans almost always support their teams, so the NBA can bank on strong attendance. A 20-62 record isn’t exactly what they were hoping for, but winning the rights to Markelle Fultz probably was. Basically: a black hole.