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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver 'Would Like to See' Grizzlies Play Games in Nashville
Silver said the NBA sees no relocation plans for Memphis and wants the Grizzlies to play a few games in Nashville.
- On Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed the league's commitment to Memphis, dismissing relocation rumors on the "Pardon My Take" podcast and stating owner Robert Pera has "no interest" in moving the Grizzlies.
- Earlier this month, LeBron James suggested the team should "just move to Nashville," citing personal gripes about visiting Memphis, which intensified speculation regarding the Grizzlies' future.
- Silver proposed the team play occasional games in Nashville to become "Tennessee's team," stating, "Nashville is a city on the rise," though scheduling decisions remain outside his control.
- The San Antonio Spurs have played two "home" games a year in Austin, Texas, for several years, providing precedent for the Grizzlies to tap into a regional market.
- A $550 million renovation of the FedExForum is in planning stages, the Grizzlies' lease extends through the 2028-29 season, and the NBA is evaluating expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas.
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Grizzlies not likely to leave Memphis for Nashville, NBA commissioner says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the owner of the Memphis Grizzlies has no plans to move the team, and players he talks to say they are happy to be in the Bluff City. Silver made …
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