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Source: Oak View Group Interested In Developing KeyArena

A source said that Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff's Oak View Group is "interested in developing KeyArena into a multi-purpose facility that could handle NBA or NHL teams." About 15 months ago, a top exec with architectural firm AECOM "met in Chicago" with an MSG Co. rep to "discuss ongoing developments at KeyArena." A source said that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's office is expected to issue an RFP to "renovate the facility by December." Besides Oak View, AEG also "has expressed interest in renovating" the venue (SEATTLETIMES.com, 10/27).

Other sources indicated that the NBA "appears more determined than ever to return a franchise to Seattle." One team owner said, "It's a big priority" (AMICOHOOPS.net, 10/27).

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