New Downtown Arena

[Laramie]

Featured NBA Arena

State Farm Arena, Atlanta


^ ^ ^ Envision something similar with OKC ^ ^ ^

Opened September 18, 1999
Renovated 2017–2018 - $192.5-million
680.000 square footage
Basketball: 16,888
Construction cost: $347 million in 2021 dollars
Total investment: $539.5 million

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[April in the Plaza]

Hate those red seats and the outside is just not very interesting when compared to newer comps like FiServ or 76 Place.

[Snowman]

Hate those red seats and the outside is just not very interesting when compared to newer comps like FiServ or 76 Place.

The photo shows the seats covered in red T shirts, the seats are black and gray

[Laramie]

[Laramie]

When asked for updates in his end-of-season press conference, Thunder general manager Sam Presti essentially said the ball is in OKC’s court.

Sam Presti talks about potential new arena in end-of-season press conference: https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/...ss-conference/

[chssooner]

I like that they are on thr same page. You know Holt and Presti/Bennett have been talking already. Holt wouldn't have mentioned it from the get-go if they hadn't had productive talks.

[Laramie]

I like that they are on thr same page. You know Holt and Presti/Bennett have been talking already. Holt wouldn't have mentioned it from the get-go if they hadn't had productive talks.

Also think that's what triggered Mayor Holt to begin the discussion publicly if there wasn't some sentiment toward a NBA first class arena in OKC. One that meets current NBA specs and more EXTERiOR appeal AND OPEN SPACE than our current arena.

[gopokes88]

I like that they are on thr same page. You know Holt and Presti/Bennett have been talking already. Holt wouldn't have mentioned it from the get-go if they hadn't had productive talks.

Holt is sharp.

He'll take the "build a new arena" arrows instead of the Thunder. This way the Thunder never have to threaten or make any noise. An Oakland situation simply isn't going to happen. It's a testament to how well this city functions overall. Not perfect, but pretty good compared to lots of other.

[Laramie]

[jn1780]

Holt is sharp.

He'll take the "build a new arena" arrows instead of the Thunder. This way the Thunder never have to threaten or make any noise. An Oakland situation simply isn't going to happen. It's a testament to how well this city functions overall. Not perfect, but pretty good compared to lots of other.

Its helps when there is elected official already favorable to the idea. I think all teams that have threaten in the past probably started off speaking privately to elective officals before launching a hail Mary to convince the public to support the idea.

[Laramie]

We have a mayor who will be active in this process.

Mayor Holt has done his research on arenas for all competitive NBA markets as well as small markets. Feeling confident our city
will put together (as many on this forum have stated) an arena that will not repeat the mistakes of the past. Something bold and
beautiful that will address seating capacity, open spaces (square footage) and current trends for NBA arenas.

[caaokc]

I’m pretty excited to see the renderings, whenever that may be

[Laramie]

Featured Arena:

2020: Vivint Arena - 'SmartHome' dropped
2015: Vivint SmartHome Arena
2006: Energy Solutions Arena
1991: Delta Center

Broke ground: May 22, 1990
Opened: October 4, 1991
Construction cost: US$93 million; ($193 million in 2021 dollars)
Capacity: 18,306
Square Footage: 743,000

Major renovations:

2017: $125 million
1991: $ 93 million (Initial cost)
2023: $218 million - Investment: $512 million in U.S. dollars - 2023 ESt

[Laramie]

Any insider information on arena talks between the City and NBA Thunder ownership . . .

[caaokc]

Don’t think this will happen, but a worst case scenario example. https://ktar.com/story/5496647/coyot...oks-bleak/amp/

[April in the Plaza]

Don’t think this will happen, but a worst case scenario example. https://ktar.com/story/5496647/coyot...oks-bleak/amp/

dang, who is in the driver's seat to land them?

[chssooner]

dang, who is in the driver's seat to land them?

I think Atlanta is wanting to build an NHL-specific arena.

[caaokc]

Houston, Kansas City, Salt Lake City and Atlanta are the ones I’ve seen. Super early so who knows. The Coyotes play at a 5,000 seat Arizona State hockey arena - weird

[PoliSciGuy]

Recruiting an NHL team would make the gross misuse of public funds to replace Paycom Center a bit more palatable

[caaokc]

Maybe Tulsa could give it a try?

[Rover]

I’d bet on Kansas City.

[Laramie]

Maybe Tulsa could give it a try?

The Dallas Stars announced April 25 that they will host a neutral site 2022-23 preseason game at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday, September 27 against the Arizona Coyotes at 7 p.m. CT. - https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/dalla...sa/c-333415146

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[jedicurt]

i mean this is all going to be about new ownership. the current owner, Alex Meruelo only bought the team just back in 2019 in an attempt to keep the team in AZ. and every attempt he has made to do so has been met with failure. I don't see a relocation happening as long as he is owner. So he will either see if there is some of avenue now he can try to keep the team there, or he will sell. If he sells, then new ownership will determine the location. Any city can "try" but it really is just up to ownership. like if (and this is a full hypothetical) Chad Richison decides he wants to buy them, and ends up closing the deal... it doesn't matter if Houston, KC or Atlanta, or anyone else wants it, he would bring them to OKC. because i just don't see a scenario where the current owner relocates after all the work he has done after buying the team with the purpose of keeping them in Arizona.

[Richard at Remax]

I'd bet on Portland, Quebec, or SLC on any relocation.

[caaokc]

So, is the announcement in July still happening??