the NBA in Vegas!

Interesting that a guy who left the sport briefly because of gambling (Jordan) might own a franchise in sin city. But wouldn't it be more fun if the Blazers moved there?

From Sam Smith at the Chicago Tribune:

How about the Las Vegas Kings? The Kings' owners, the Maloof brothers, are in a bitter dispute with Sacramento city officials over building a new arena, which they say is vital because Arco Arena is the league's third oldest.

Now locals are wondering about building an arena for millionaires, and there are all sorts of threats and countercharges about TV deals. And just who do you suppose owns a casino and has many business interests in Las Vegas? Yes, the Maloofs.

The NBA, insiders say, had been holding Las Vegas as a site for Michael Jordan to move a franchise. But with Jordan quiet, and with baseball talking to Las Vegas officials about a possible move of the Montreal Expos, the NBA could be ready to permit a team to move to Vegas.