New Sonics owner: Key Arena won't cut it

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  1. ChicagoSportsFan

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">SEATTLE -- Playing in Key Arena in its current state is not a workable option for the team, the new owner of the Seattle SuperSonics said Wednesday.


    Clay Bennett told a news conference his group is putting together plans for a possible large-scale arena entertainment complex as a new home for the Sonics. He would not rule out the possibility of a remodeled Key Arena.


    Bennett said he's been talking to people in Bellevue and Renton, has spoken with Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and was scheduled to speak with Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire later in the day.


    The chairman of the Oklahoma City-based Professional Basketball Club LLC said he is developing a blueprint for a large entertainment complex. The site and plan should be completed by the end of the year.


    Seattle sports fans have speculated that Bennett might move the Sonics to Oklahoma City following the coming season.</div>


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    Simply shocking.
     
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    Yeah, Bennett will be making moves before too long. I'm afraid Seattle will not build a new arena. [​IMG]
     

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