Mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The team, whose ownership group is led by investor Josh Harris, said it had formed a 50-50 joint venture with Comcast to replace its arena in the South Philadelphia stadium district by 2031. Comcast will also take a minority stake in the team and work together on the WNBA bid, the parties said in a joint statement Monday.
76ers, Flyers announce plans for new arena in South Philly; Adam Silver calls project 'great for Philadelphia'
The Philadelphia 76ers are staying in South Philadelphia in the latest -- and likely final -- twist in their quest to build a new arena. The Josh Harris-owned 76ers and the NHL's Flyers (owned by Comcast Spectacor) made an announcement Monday morning that the two teams will continue sharing a home in the South Philly Stadium Complex and will build a new arena slated to open by 2031 in a "50-50 joint venture.
Owners of 76ers and Flyers announce plans to build new arena in South Philadelphia
It is a head-spin development from the fight the 76ers have lodged over the last two years when it sought to build a new arena in Chinatown and close to the city’s center, and as it went to battle with Comcast,
Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reverse course, won't build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium
The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the team received approval for the controversial project from the city council.
76ers pivot, reach deal to build new arena, stay in South Philadelphia
The Sixers had gotten approval for a controversial new arena Center City, on the border of Chinatown, but changed plans.
Mayor Parker calls deal to build new 76ers arena in South Philadelphia a "win" for city
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she supports plans to keep the Sixers basketball team in South Philadelphia, instead of building a new arena in Center City.
76ers change course, won’t build new billion-dollar arena in downtown Philadelphia despite city approval
The Philadelphia city council voted on Dec. 19 to approve the downtown arena after more than two years of heated debate over the 76 Place proposal.
76ers make sudden change in Philadelphia arena plans
A day after ditching a Center City arena proposal, the NBA team announced it will partner with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Comcast on a state-of-the-art arena at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Nick Nurse has a message for Sixers as trade deadline approaches
Coach Nick Nurse has a message for the Philadelphia 76ers as the trade deadline quickly approaches for him and his players.
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Heat predicted to part with Jimmy Butler in favor of $211 million 76ers star
According to All U Can Heat’s Jack Simone, the Heat could include Butler in a multi-team trade with the 76ers and Pistons.