Art by Rafael Calonzo, Jr (Supersonicsoul.com)

“It is not our interest to move or relocate the team”

“We fully intend to fulfill our obligation to KeyArena”

“I don’t think having a franchise that is leaving town is very good for anybody.”

“I am absolutely committed to the teams and committed to keeping them in the Seattle region.”

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Paul Jacob: “My question is — Why should any government entity ever be spending taxpayer money on stadiums? There are tickets and promotions and things that raise mucho dinero for franchises. Top players scoop up millions in salary. If big-time sports are not financially viable operations, what could be? And if sometimes owners lack as much money as they might like to spend on a stadium, why should a taxpayer who never watches a game have to pay for it? Read more…