Nets in talks to move to Newark

[nyk]

Ratner Says Atlantic Yards Project Is On Track Despite Delays

May 04, 2008

Developer Bruce Ratner says the Atlantic Yards project is moving forward -- and he's vowing to break ground on a basketball arena this year.

In an op-ed piece in Sunday's Daily News, Ratner dismisses rumors that the struggling economy and numerous court challenges have virtually halted the project.

While acknowledging that progress has come slower than expected, Ratner says the plan is moving in the right direction.

Published reports had speculated that he was considering scaling down the project and even entertaining offers by the city of Newark to keep the Nets in New Jersey.

Plans call for the 22-acre site on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn to be filled with apartment buildings, stores, an iconic tower and an arena for the Nets.

Ratner blames the delays on the lengthy public review process, the high number of court challenges and the slowing economy.

But he says he plans to start construction on the arena later this year, followed soon after by residential buildings and then the so-called "Miss Brooklyn" tower.

He says the entire project is on track to be completed by 2018.

[NJTank]

Ratner Says Atlantic Yards Project Is On Track Despite Delays

May 04, 2008

Developer Bruce Ratner says the Atlantic Yards project is moving forward -- and he's vowing to break ground on a basketball arena this year.

In an op-ed piece in Sunday's Daily News, Ratner dismisses rumors that the struggling economy and numerous court challenges have virtually halted the project.

While acknowledging that progress has come slower than expected, Ratner says the plan is moving in the right direction.

Published reports had speculated that he was considering scaling down the project and even entertaining offers by the city of Newark to keep the Nets in New Jersey.

Plans call for the 22-acre site on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn to be filled with apartment buildings, stores, an iconic tower and an arena for the Nets.

Ratner blames the delays on the lengthy public review process, the high number of court challenges and the slowing economy.

But he says he plans to start construction on the arena later this year, followed soon after by residential buildings and then the so-called "Miss Brooklyn" tower.

He says the entire project is on track to be completed by 2018.

I think he said that last year too.

[DarkJourney]

Just move the Nets to Newark and hopefully Ratner wil sell the team to Vanderbeek and down the line if somehow this new arena in Brooklyn gets built then give Ratner an expansion team.

[NJTank]

I dont think we need a third team in the area.

[RyanB06]

Baseball didn't have a problem with it for nearly 50 years.

[NJTank]

Yeah but you are going to give a third team to the New York Market with the following cities thirsting for a NBA team

1. Seattle

2. St. Louis

3. Las Vegas

[McCall]

Yeah but you are going to give a third team to the New York Market with the following cities thirsting for a NBA team

1. Seattle

2. St. Louis

3. Las Vegas

St. Louis doesn't really care to get one. And as a St. Louis fan and non-Kansas City fan, I can honestly say that KC deserves one ahead of St. Louis. They just built the state-of-the-art Sprint Center and should get a team. I know they're shopping for an NHL team to be the primary tenant, but I think they should get an NBA team as well.

[NJTank]

Well I would put a team in KC before a third team here any way.

[McCall]

I'd say, if not Seattle, the next 2, *gasp*, Expansion teams (yes, I said it) should be in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Both either just opened, or are building new arenas that would work great for an NBA team. And I already have a realignment plan for this scenario. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna post it.)

[DarkJourney]

Did I miss something? When was Las Vegas thirsting for an NBA team. Yeah they had the All-star Game there but if some owner wants to put a team there doesn't mean city wants one. I just don't think Las Vegas would last as a pro town even with the population.

[rams80]

Did I miss something? When was Las Vegas thirsting for an NBA team. Yeah they had the All-star Game there but if some owner wants to put a team there doesn't mean city wants one. I just don't think Las Vegas would last as a pro town even with the population.

Las Vegas' mayor is on the record as saying that he desperately wants a team.

[budbowl77]

Actually, I hope the Nets move back to New York..1. The Knicks stink 2. The Nets were originally New York's ABA franchise..Remember people they were the New York Nets first...

[Arts11]

I'm obviously biased, but I want the Nets to stay in Jersey. Keep the Knicks as the sole New York team. But will that happen? I have a feeling no. They'll somehow get the Nets to Brooklyn one way or another.

[PittsburghSucks]

I'd say, if not Seattle, the next 2, *gasp*, Expansion teams (yes, I said it) should be in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Both either just opened, or are building new arenas that would work great for an NBA team. And I already have a realignment plan for this scenario. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna post it.)

Pittsburgh will never get a NBA team. That market is to small to support 4 major league teams.

[McCall]

I'd say, if not Seattle, the next 2, *gasp*, Expansion teams (yes, I said it) should be in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Both either just opened, or are building new arenas that would work great for an NBA team. And I already have a realignment plan for this scenario. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna post it.)

Pittsburgh will never get a NBA team. That market is to small to support 4 major league teams.

Judging by your screenname, I'll take your opinion with a grain of salt.

[PittsburghSucks]

I'd say, if not Seattle, the next 2, *gasp*, Expansion teams (yes, I said it) should be in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Both either just opened, or are building new arenas that would work great for an NBA team. And I already have a realignment plan for this scenario. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna post it.)

Pittsburgh will never get a NBA team. That market is to small to support 4 major league teams.

Judging by your screenname, I'll take your opinion with a grain of salt.

It has nothing to do with my screen name. In fact It's the same reason why Cleveland will never have a NHL team. Market size.

[McCall]

I'd say, if not Seattle, the next 2, *gasp*, Expansion teams (yes, I said it) should be in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Both either just opened, or are building new arenas that would work great for an NBA team. And I already have a realignment plan for this scenario. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna post it.)

Pittsburgh will never get a NBA team. That market is to small to support 4 major league teams.

Judging by your screenname, I'll take your opinion with a grain of salt.

It has nothing to do with my screen name. In fact It's the same reason why Cleveland will never have a NHL team. Market size.

I realize Pittsburgh is a smaller market, but I still think there could be enough interest in the sport there to allow a team to succeed. And of course, this is based off my own speculation. I think if the league actually looked into it, they may find it not holding enough interest and market size, but they may find it to as well. It's definately a legitimate option to explore for future expansion/relocation.

[ZapRowsdower8]

I'd say, if not Seattle, the next 2, *gasp*, Expansion teams (yes, I said it) should be in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Both either just opened, or are building new arenas that would work great for an NBA team. And I already have a realignment plan for this scenario. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna post it.)

Pittsburgh will never get a NBA team. That market is to small to support 4 major league teams.

Judging by your screenname, I'll take your opinion with a grain of salt.

It has nothing to do with my screen name. In fact It's the same reason why Cleveland will never have a NHL team. Market size.

I realize Pittsburgh is a smaller market, but I still think there could be enough interest in the sport there to allow a team to succeed. And of course, this is based off my own speculation. I think if the league actually looked into it, they may find it not holding enough interest and market size, but they may find it to as well. It's definately a legitimate option to explore for future expansion/relocation.

Pittsburgh is the 22nd largest metro area in the United States, making it larger than many other areas that have NBA teams. (11 by my count) That being said, it wouldn't be able to carry all four major leagues. Thats too many teams for a shrinking MSA and the interest in the NBA just isn't there. People 35+ love their Stillers, the under 35 crowd is die hard Pens fans, and even the Pirates, in all their suckatude, manage to draw a decent crowd. There is no room for the NBA in Western PA.

[Luigi74]

I'd say, if not Seattle, the next 2, *gasp*, Expansion teams (yes, I said it) should be in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Both either just opened, or are building new arenas that would work great for an NBA team. And I already have a realignment plan for this scenario. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna post it.)

Pittsburgh will never get a NBA team. That market is to small to support 4 major league teams.

Judging by your screenname, I'll take your opinion with a grain of salt.

It has nothing to do with my screen name. In fact It's the same reason why Cleveland will never have a NHL team. Market size.

I realize Pittsburgh is a smaller market, but I still think there could be enough interest in the sport there to allow a team to succeed. And of course, this is based off my own speculation. I think if the league actually looked into it, they may find it not holding enough interest and market size, but they may find it to as well. It's definately a legitimate option to explore for future expansion/relocation.

Pittsburgh is the 22nd largest metro area in the United States, making it larger than many other areas that have NBA teams. (11 by my count) That being said, it wouldn't be able to carry all four major leagues. Thats too many teams for a shrinking MSA and the interest in the NBA just isn't there. People 35+ love their Stillers, the under 35 crowd is die hard Pens fans, and even the Pirates, in all their suckatude, manage to draw a decent crowd. There is no room for the NBA in Western PA.

And don't forget Pitt Basketball, who draw great crowds at the Peterson Events Center.

[ferrousoxide66]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: The new Brooklyn arena will not be built and the Nets will stay in New Jersey

Yet Seattle has its history raped by a bunch of snake oil-shilling cowboys while mediocre franchises are allowed to flounder in markets wholly unsuited to continuous team support. NBA Cares!