Grizzlies, Bobcats Offering Season Ticket Perks

The current economy is impacting all facets of the sporting landscape, and the NBA certainly is not immune to this situation. David Stern says the league will see at least a modicum of growth this season, but he is hesitant to make any projections about the ’09-10 season, noting that will be a true gauge of the hit caused by the financial crisis. Several teams are going to lengths before unseen to keep season-ticket holders -- the Grizzlies follow the T’Wolves' lead by implementing a refund if fans “experience financial hardship” prior to the season, while the Bobcats will implement a sweepstakes in which fans can win outings with team personnel. Meanwhile, the Pacers, who are on track to lose $30M this season, could be in danger of not being able to pay the $15M it costs to operate Conseco Fieldhouse.

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