That's not a real thing. A positional realignment would be a maximum of 4 games closer. I think it would make me as a fan feel better about being in a division with the California teams. But it largely wouldn't affect much. Also I don't think travel time in a private jet is that taxing.
Will the new owner buy Ubiquiti Arena? There's no quit in Ubiquiti. He speaks Japanese. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_J._Pera
Portland to Sacramento: 580 miles Portland to Golden State: 629 miles Portland to LAL: 963 Portland to LAC: 963 Total: 3,135 miles Phoenix to Sacramento: 753 miles Phoenix to Golden State: 739 miles Phoenix to LAL: 373 Phoenix to LAC: 373 Total: 2,238 Phoenix in the NW Division is 4,222 miles. Portland in the Pacific Division is 3,135 miles Difference: 1,087 miles for Portland Portland in the NW Division is 5,664 miles Phoenix in the Pacific Division is 2,238 miles Difference: 3,426 for Phoenix Not fair.