They're using Memphis, Sacramento, Indiana, Philly, and Charlotte as examples for their story?

Inflammatory journalism.

Lets analyze this-
the kings, Memphis, Indy, charlotte......
what do they have in common>>>>??????
-hmmmm-

THEY ALL SUCK.

people aren't stupid- especially when $$$ is tight at home
- if they were competetive- more people would come

Don't worry the goverment will bail them out. Especially with a president that loves to play basketball, he isn't going to let them fail.

This is not new. What was the original city for the Kings?. How long has Memphis been there? Teams have been moving because of financial problems for years. I don't think the league will let them shut down. Plus they will still owe player contracts.

The TV deal and the shared revenue it generates keeps teams in business even if the gate is low. None of these teams will fold up shop because of empty seats. If the TV deals shrink because of a bad economy . . . then all bets are off.

...don't forget new orleans, too...the city can't seem to support the team financially (its only about half the size it was before katrina) even tho' they are very good...i look for a team to move back to seattle in the future... and a team moving to vegas in the next couple of years..........

...and Hova, you're right - philly ain't goin' nowhere.....

No, but their fans are. The NBA has priced the average fan out of the building. Considering that the majority of the players come from U.S. inner cities, none of the kids that reside there can go see their home-grown superstars play unless they're given tickets. What a pity.

The fact is, NBA games are too expensive, and the league is still rigged toward physical play (*koff koff* Celtics *koff koff*) and no skill. We're returning to the 90s Knicks-Rockets finals.. *yawn*.

Wake me when this "excitement" is all over - I just might tune in when the playoffs start in western conference..

"The NBA - where overpriced tickets happen"

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Originally posted 12:20 PM ET  11.14 by david_stern_sux

and the league is still rigged toward physical play

huh?
it is absoulutely NOT 'rigged toward physical play'

Actually it is the opposite- which is why there are really
only a handful of dominant low-post centers.....
everyone is out shooting 3's

So maybe if the Grizz didnt ship away Gasol people would still come. BUt i would still want to see Mayo and young Gasol play.

These "teams" (Memphis, Charlotte, etc...) should be dissolved and the "players" they have worth calling NBA players should be sold to the highest bidder! I'm expecting the Knicks to bid for Adam Morrison! ADDDAM MORRRISSSON!!!

This is why Buss said he would rather pay luxury tax than let go of Bryant and Jackson, and why they re-signed Bynum to a sizable contract. Outcome is they have raised ticket prices for three consecutive years. If you really think about it, the Staples center has same seats, same parking lot, same lights, same rims. Just a different Logo in the middle of the floor. And that is the Lakers Logo. Not the other team's.

Lakers have sold out every game and their tickets are outrageous. Phoenix, Dallas, Boston, NYC, they don't have trouble putting butts in seats.

why did they move the Grizzlies from Vancouver in the first place...if the ownership was serious about building a team, fans will come.

They gave up on Gasol...the Fans gave up on them.

Spam X4............look to NASCAR.......get it?

Lower the TICKET PRICES especially NOW with the ECONOMY>>>DAH