5 Possible Relocation Cities For Milwaukee Bucks

5 Possible Relocation Cities For Milwaukee Bucks

By Greg Sacidor

July 7, 2015

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5 Possible Relocation Cities For Milwaukee Bucks

On Monday, Milwaukee Bucks team president Peter Feigin warned that his team could soon be uprooted from the city that they have called home since their inception in 1968. Feigin stated that should public funding not be approved for a new arena, the NBA could purchase and move the team. Right now the future of the Bucks remains unclear, but should they leave Milwaukee, here are the five best cities that they could relocate to.

5. Baltimore, Md.

New York Knicks v Washington Wizards

5. Baltimore, Md.

New York Knicks v Washington Wizards — Baltimore may be one of the hardest cities on this list for them to relocate to, but should the Bucks and the NBA be able to do so, it would be great for everyone involved. One of the best cities for basketball in all of America, Baltimore has been without an NBA team since the Wizards left for Washington D.C. in the 1970s. Of course many may not like the idea of having two teams so close together, but it could make for a great on-court rivalry.

Baltimore may be one of the hardest cities on this list for them to relocate to, but should the Bucks and the NBA be able to do so, it would be great for everyone involved. One of the best cities for basketball in all of America, Baltimore has been without an NBA team since the Wizards left for Washington D.C. in the 1970s. Of course many may not like the idea of having two teams so close together, but it could make for a great on-court rivalry.

4. Kansas City, Mo.

Los Angeles Kings v St. Louis Blues

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4. Kansas City, Mo.

Los Angeles Kings v St. Louis Blues — Home of the Kings from 1972-85, Kansas City possesses a very loyal fanbase. Unlike many other cities that would look to become the new home of the Bucks, Kansas City already has an NBA-ready arena built in the Sprint Center. In fact, the Sprint Center has previously been the host for NBA preseason games as well as the Men’s NCAA Tournament. If the Bucks and the NBA were looking for a quick move, Kansas City could be a logical choice.

Home of the Kings from 1972-85, Kansas City possesses a very loyal fanbase. Unlike many other cities that would look to become the new home of the Bucks, Kansas City already has an NBA-ready arena built in the Sprint Center. In fact, the Sprint Center has previously been the host for NBA preseason games as well as the Men’s NCAA Tournament. If the Bucks and the NBA were looking for a quick move, Kansas City could be a logical choice.

3. Louisville, Ky.

University of Louisville scenics

3. Louisville, Ky.

University of Louisville scenics — Already supportive of the Louisville Cardinals men’s and women’s basketball teams, the city of Louisville could go from a college basketball city to a professional basketball city overnight should the Bucks relocate there. Like Kansas City, the city of Louisville has an existing arena in the KFC Yum! Center that the Bucks could move right into. They also have an existing fanbase that would come out to support this team on a nightly basis.

Already supportive of the Louisville Cardinals men’s and women’s basketball teams, the city of Louisville could go from a college basketball city to a professional basketball city overnight should the Bucks relocate there. Like Kansas City, the city of Louisville has an existing arena in the KFC Yum! Center that the Bucks could move right into. They also have an existing fanbase that would come out to support this team on a nightly basis.

2. Las Vegas, Nev.

NBA All-Star Game Entertainment

2. Las Vegas, Nev.

NBA All-Star Game Entertainment — The NBA experimented with basketball in Las Vegas back in 2007 when they allowed the city to host their annual All-Star game. Unfortunately for the city, nothing ever came of this. With the NHL now exploring the city as a possible home for one of its newest franchises, the time may not be any better for the NBA to do the same.

The NBA experimented with basketball in Las Vegas back in 2007 when they allowed the city to host their annual All-Star game. Unfortunately for the city, nothing ever came of this. With the NHL now exploring the city as a possible home for one of its newest franchises, the time may not be any better for the NBA to do the same.

1. Seattle, Wash.

Phoenix Suns v Seattle SuperSonics

1. Seattle, Wash.

Phoenix Suns v Seattle SuperSonics — Anytime NBA relocation is discussed, Seattle is the first city that gets mentioned – and rightfully so. In 2008, the then SuperSonics left Seattle for Oklahoma City, leaving one of the most passionate fanbases in the NBA without a team. The major hurdle standing in the way of Seattle getting another team is of course a new, up-to-date arena, but should they be able to get that, Seattle would be the best choice to host a team like the Bucks.

Anytime NBA relocation is discussed, Seattle is the first city that gets mentioned – and rightfully so. In 2008, the then SuperSonics left Seattle for Oklahoma City, leaving one of the most passionate fanbases in the NBA without a team. The major hurdle standing in the way of Seattle getting another team is of course a new, up-to-date arena, but should they be able to get that, Seattle would be the best choice to host a team like the Bucks.

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