Plans are quickly falling into place for the city of Seattle as hedge fund investor Chris Hansen works to secure financing for a new arena. The accelerated talks between Hansen and high-ranking city officials are part of a renewed effort to lure the NBA and NHL to Seattle by building a privately invested arena just south of Safeco Field. According to a report on Wednesday evening, Hansen and the city have finalized the arena plans and will announce them on Thursday.
Seattle To Hold Press Conference To Announce Arena Deal Thursday, According To Report
Chris Egan and Chris Daniels of King 5 TV in Seattle fill in the details.
From @ChrisDaniels5 A Source tells me press conference scheduled at #Seattle City Hall to announce deal on new sports arena complex.
— Chris Egan King-5 TV (@ChrisEgan5) February 16, 2012
Arena News Conference scheduled for tomorrow. I'm told Hedge Fund/Land Owner Chris Hansen is in town. He met with council members. #NBA #NHL
— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels5) February 16, 2012
An arena does not guarantee the NBA's quick return to Seattle, however. For the rest of the pieces to fall into place, Hansen and his investment group would need to purchase an existing team, then get the ball rolling on relocation. Seattle is reportedly eyeing the Sacramento Kings, though the team is in the home stretch of a plan to secure financing and build a new arena of its own.
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