Kohl apparently has reached a deal to sell the Bucks

[CaribouJim]

Don't you have to service your many super model friends first before checking the sports page?

That goes without saying.

[GOMU1104]

Interesting article on the economic impact of the NBA all star game in Orlando.

The study indicates the overall impact was more than $95 million.

If we build it will they come? While I am personally not a big fan of the NBA all star game, it is a big deal from which one event illustrates what an impact a new facility could have for Milwaukee.

Add that to the potential impact of larger conventions and I can see why it is expected some tax money should be forthcoming.


http://www.nba.com/magic/news/2012-n...ore-95-million

Even with a new arena, I think it will be a tough draw...Milwaukee in the middle of winter? I doubt it.

[pbiflyer]

Even with a new arena, I think it will be a tough draw...Milwaukee in the middle of winter? I doubt it.

Downtown Orlando is a pretty thriving area anyway. Was there recently on a Tuesday night. Bars and restaurants very crowded.
Not sure how accurate the 95 million number is, since it is pretty full to capacity in winter on a normal weekend.

[Markedman]

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwauk...255890681.html

[Markedman]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 34s
ESPN learns of clause in Bucks sale to let NBA buy team back in 2017 if no new arena in MIL (with @WindhorstESPN): http://es.pn/1rgp00J

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

Wow...that's an incentive for the new owners. Basically "keep the team in Milwaukee or lose your team".

[Markedman]

Wow...that's an incentive for the new owners. Basically "keep the team in Milwaukee or lose your team".

an incentive for the team and the city..................I think these guys will get it done one way or another......They didn't go through all of this to give the team back in 3 years.

[TheSultan]

Wow...that's an incentive for the new owners. Basically "keep the team in Milwaukee or lose your team".

It doesn't require a purchase. It lets the team be purchased by the NBA. The NBA could always decide not to exercise that option.

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

It doesn't require a purchase. It lets the team be purchased by the NBA. The NBA could always decide not to exercise that option.

No, but we know the NBA wants a team in Seattle badly. I have a feeling if the stadium isn't in the works they'll be lining up a new address for the Bucks.