The one thing I do wonder about Houston is if the league wants to save that market for a big expansion fee.
Relocation doesn't bring as lucrative of a fee...which is why Atlanta went to Winnipeg.
Houston would be the most logical choice for sure but I could see Portland, Kansas City, or Quebec City as options if they don't want to use Houston for relocation.
Also not clear to me if Merulo wants to sell or if he will relocate himself...not like he was some local Phoenix guy. He's a real estate investor with ties across the US. I think for Houston it's only really an option if he's selling to Fertitta.
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