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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
As fans, we always focus on the city in which the team would play. But for expansion or relocation, you need the following in order:
1) An owner willing and able to pay what it takes to acquire a franchise
2) A viable arena, with an agreement in place that will support the economics of owning the team
3) A market that is able to support the team
From what it sounds like Atlanta, SLC and Phoenix has item 1. As of now, Houston does not.
Houston has item 2 should Fertitta decide he wants to pay for a team. Phoenix, Atlanta and SLC do not have viable arenas as of yet. but that can change.
IMO any of these markets could support a team but I would actually rate them Houston, Phoenix, SLC and Atlanta.
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Quebec City has all three and they still won't allow a team to go there lol.