Seattle close to deal on new sports arena

A source tells KING 5 News a press conference is scheduled at Seattle City Hall Thursday to announce a deal on a new sports arena complex.

Chris Hansen, a former Seattleite, and current San Francisco hedge fund manager who has approached Seattle about his interest, is reportedly in Seattle.

Hansen recently purchased property south of Safeco Field on Occidental Avenue South, south of Massachusetts Street.

[url]http://www.king5.com/news/New-Seattle-arena-press-conference-set-for-Thursday-139407008.html[/url]

Bring it! :rockon:

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Great news for Seattle fans:applause: :applause:

does it say anywhere that its gonna be an arena for a NBA team?

If so which team is gonna move there?

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These uniforms need to be back in the NBA ASAP

get rid of the wack ass bucks... move the players to seattle.

Earlier in the week reports were that this was in the works and that kings could be moved to Seattle as soon as next season (playing in the old arena while the new ones built). If a team does have to move (hornets/kings) i'd love seattle back in the league.

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These uniforms need to be back in the NBA ASAP[/QUOTE]

This.

[QUOTE=The Macho Man][IMG]http://www.nbaloud.com/images/gary-payton-and-shawn-kemp.jpg[/IMG]

These uniforms need to be back in the NBA ASAP[/QUOTE]
They wont' be back unless they wear them as retro. All the NBA uniforms today pretty much or plain looking.

Plz bring back the sonics

Were my favorite team other than the Magic back in the day.

Hershey Hawkins FTW!

So the question is that which team will be moved to Seattle?

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[QUOTE=kaiteng]So the question is that which team will be moved to Seattle?[/QUOTE]

If the Hornets can't find a buyer, then I say New Orleans. NBA shouldn't be owning a team forever if no owner can't be found to keep it in the area, sorry NO fans.

[QUOTE=UtahJazzFan88]If the Hornets can't find a buyer, then I say New Orleans. NBA shouldn't be owning a team forever if no owner can't be found to keep it in the area, sorry NO fans.[/QUOTE]

From what i herd last week it seems if the kings lose their bid their moving to seattle.

[QUOTE=outbreak]From what i herd last week it seems if the kings lose their bid their moving to seattle.[/QUOTE]

That's a terrible idea if you ask me, damn shame because the Kings have a nice fan base. Ticket sales for the Kings are right on pace with the Hornets, yet the Kings have been horrible since 2005 and fans have been used to losing now, and the Hornets have had Chris Paul for years and still wouldn't show up after the rebuilding of the arena.

Plus I think there's still a decent chance that the Kings stay in Sacramento.

The Seattle Supersonics of Anaheim?

i hope not this
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I'm happy if they get an NBA team (The Sonics were my favorite team)

but

I'll be sad if they get the NHL team that is supposed to be move in Quebec City

Move/Merge both Bucks and Kings, problem solved.

Brandon Jennings/Fredette/Thomas
Tyreke Evans/Garcia/Delfino
Steph Jackson/Dunleavy/Salmons/Outlaw
DeMarcus Cousins/Hickson/Gooden
Andrew Bogut/Hayes

Good playoff team with amazing depth for the new Super Sonics. Tyreke would look awesome in a Sonics Jersey and that back court would be crazy good.

[QUOTE=LosBulls]Move/Merge both Bucks and Kings, problem solved.

Brandon Jennings/Fredette/Thomas
Tyreke Evans/Garcia/Delfino
Steph Jackson/Dunleavy/Salmons/Outlaw
DeMarcus Cousins/Hickson/Gooden
Andrew Bogut/Hayes

Good playoff team with amazing depth for the new Super Sonics. Tyreke would look awesome in a Sonics Jersey and that back court would be crazy good.[/QUOTE]


someone's getting shot.

[QUOTE=HAzE024]someone's getting shot.[/QUOTE]
Is it because Jennings Tyreke SJax and Cousins are on the same team? :roll:

Seattle SuperThugs

Can they use the "Supersonics" name? Isn't that brand name the property of the OKC Thunder owners?

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Sickest logo ever. If I could I would wear that color scheme every day of my life.

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[QUOTE=Haymaker]Can they use the "Supersonics" name? Isn't that brand name the property of the OKC Thunder owners?[/QUOTE]
No.

[QUOTE=FireDavidKahn]No.[/QUOTE]

Not sure if you're saying no to the first or second question. So I'll clarify:

Yes, they can use the Supersonics name. No, the OKC owner left everything behind in Seattle based on certain circumstances.

Seattle might be getting a NHL team as well

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take the Kings, then Anaheim can take the Hornets

Between the Kings and the Hornets, which team have more chance to move to Seattle (If they get a new team)

[QUOTE=QuebecBaller]Between the Kings and the Hornets, which team have more chance to move to Seattle (If they get a new team)[/QUOTE]

Technically the Hornets. No NBA owners. Kings have owners and based on what Scott Howard Cooper or whatever his name is, there's a high chance of the Kings staying in Sacramento.

[QUOTE=UtahJazzFan88]If the Hornets can't find a buyer, then I say New Orleans. NBA shouldn't be owning a team forever if no owner can't be found to keep it in the area, sorry NO fans.[/QUOTE]

That's exactly why their moving. No fans.

I would rather have the Hornets players... Gordon and some good picks in a deep draft to build around. Kings team is full of headcases who are young and talented so you're pretty much stuck with that group.

I am also a firm believer that the NBA fixes the draft lottery winners and fully expect the Sonics to have the first pick in the NBA draft. Davis or Drummond welcome to Seattle.

[QUOTE=QuebecBaller]Between the Kings and the Hornets, which team have more chance to move to Seattle (If they get a new team)[/QUOTE]

Depends how unreasonable Stern is. I assume all the promises to keep the team in the city of New Orleans are just to keep the last five season ticketholders around. It is happening. The new SuperSonics owner probably just wants the Kings option as leverage to lower the price for the Hornets.

[QUOTE=Zenji]I would rather have the Hornets players... Gordon and some good picks in a deep draft to build around. Kings team is full of headcases who are young and talented so you're pretty much stuck with that group.

I am also a firm believer that the NBA fixes the draft lottery winners and fully expect the Sonics to have the first pick in the NBA draft. Davis or Drummond welcome to Seattle.[/QUOTE]

This. Kings have a bunch of completely selfish players. In fact, before Lin sat down, he outassisted the WHOLE team. I like Demarcus Cousins, but the entire roster is terrible and they love to play iso ball. It's no surprise they are the worst shooting team.

I won't believe it until I see it.