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It's a Blipboard, they didn't pay much for it.

Nope, born and raised in SLC. I'm basing my opinion or thought off the video that posted in the thread. I do feel like strong leadership can counter some of the other issues, but with that said I don't know if they'd get a second shot if the Coyotes leave.

Exactly. They need to be the Houston Aeros, Utah Yeti, Kansas City Comets, etc., etc., etc. The Arizona Coyotes identity needs to die. I don't know if I would put them on the top of the expansion list if the Coyotes leave, but I think it could work with great leadership and the right situation for a home arena. That video really paints the lack of leadership as the root of the problem.

I won't lie, based off that video I wonder if the Coyotes were sold and moved out of town (to wherever) and Phoenix given an expansion team (no Browns deal, new name and everything) I wonder if hockey could work in Arizona? It seems like it could. But, they'd need a clean slate.

They won't touch the Delta Center for a longterm remodel. There are plans for a possible arena at the Power District where they're eyeing to put a MLB ballpark.

True. Good points. I think more than anything I was just pointing out a desire for a Vegas name, especially one that isn't a cowboy or desert name. But, aside from the gambling connection, etc. Flamingos are much an iconic imagery of Vegas.

It's the modern NBA **EVERYTHING** is sponsored.

No, I don't see a correlation ... not. at. all.

I don't see the A's changing based off team history as stated above. But, if this was an expansion team we were talking about ... the Las Vegas Flamingos would be a name I could support. The visual identity could be uniquely Vegas. With that said, Vegas should put a spin on the A's identity, either with a flamingo mascot or different color scheme. Something just a little different.

WASATCH SQUATCH or nothing ...

I'll have to dig up the source, but I'm pretty sure the reason why they went with powder blue and gold was because Kiki Vandeweghe (the GM or something at the time) went to UCLA.

Considering the Spurs are playing home games in Mexico City and Austin, I'm here with you on this. However, I could see the NHL moving into Austin though to anchor a new arena.

I agree, but I think Salt Lake Eagles or Utah Eagles work.

Yeah, that MOTOWN font seems like what we'll see on the front of the jersey and considering this is the Pistons, the base of the jersey will be gray.

I'm indifferent. But, the Kachina logo wouldn't really work. Personally, I would love the Gulls or Eagles.

I'm kind of there with you as well. I feel like Seattle can be the NBA's proverbial "Location Threat" for teams that need leverage for public money, while I can see Las Vegas eventually getting a team, but not until the Commissioner's Cup is established and running for a couple years. There's no rush. However, as far as possible locations outside of Seattle and Vegas ... Tampa (seems ideal, but seems too close to Orlando) Louisville (untapped market, but is it too close to Indiana?) Pittsburgh (mentioned in the past and has a good arena, but is it too small?) Kansas City/St. Louis (meh) Anaheim (it always seems like they're mentioned as a possibility? The popularity of both the Lakers and Clippers makes this seem like a no) San Jose (same situation as Anaheim, just with the Warriors) San Diego (I believe they have ground work done for a new arena, but too close to the Lakers/Clippers?) Mexico City (The NBA's current infatuation, but there's too many cultural and economic issues that could make it a Grizzlies 2.0) Vancouver (The city's situation is much better than it was 25 years ago, but there seems to be better markets) Possible sexy markets ... Albuquerque (could be a sleeper OKC location) Montreal (I've read of interest in the past, might work?) Chicago 2.0 (Arena in the suburbs? I remember talk back in 2001 when the Grizzlies were shopping for a home. Could work.) Des Moines (A less sexier Louisville? Basketball crazy state COULD possibly support a team) Rochester (I always thought Rochester could support at least one major league team, second shot?) Just my two minute spitball opinion.

The yellow is such an odd choice. I feel like a simple swap to silver would be much better.

This is how I kind of feel as well. There's been so much focus on the Heat being a #8 seed, but there are two things that don't make them a typical #8 seed. 1) They finished 7th in the East, a game out of 6th place. They ended up the 8th seed because of their loss to Atlanta in the play-in game. 2) They were the #1 seed last year in the East. And, over the past five years -- 2019 (10), 2020 (5), 2021 (6), 2022 (1), 2023 (8*). Nothing elite regular season-wise, but they play well in the playoffs because "Heat Culture." I wish the media would stop fawning over them being a 8th seed. They're a really good team coached by an amazingly smart coach.

I'm guessing a 40 game suspension. But, who knows? It depends on what the investigation uncovered.

There are plans for an arena where they're planning on building a baseball stadium west of Downtown SLC. Depending on when a team moves in (ie-Coyotes or expansion) I assume they'd play a year or two at the Delta Center, something that's doable short term.

How so? Blue vs. Red is one of the best color vs. color matchups.

Well, it is being played at their ballpark ...

I think with RSL you're seeing Salt Lake being embraced more, especially if referencing the Salt Lake Valley and County. But, for I prefer Utah for brevity. My preferences for a nickname would be -- Gulls, Eagles or Fightin' Saints. The Fightnin' Saints is a pipedream/semi-serious joke. But, I think with the history of the Golden Eagles and Gulls (baseball) works. I'd just drop the Golden of Golden Eagles because of Vegas, but my preference would be the Utah Gulls. You could have some fun with that name.

This really is the way to do color vs. color, especially in the Finals.