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Originally Posted by FlamingLonghorn
The OKC Thunder would not be in OKC without the Hornets playing there and the massive fan support which they were shown. I think if the option was between a road tour and having an actual homebase Bettman would prefer the latter and wouldn't mind testing out markets. Now whether the Flames would want to do it , is another question altogether.
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OKC also made logical sense as a short term home for a team from NO, it's in the region and had adequate facilities. Neither of KC and Houston fit the first criteria in this situation.