The WNBA Stars are "in negotiations to be sold and relocated" from San Antonio to Las Vegas, according to a source cited by Doug Feinberg of the AP. The Stars are "one of five pro teams owned and operated by Spurs Sports & Entertainment," including the Spurs. The Stars "released a statement on Twitter announcing the negotiations and offering their 'deepest gratitude' to team employees and fans." The franchise "moved to San Antonio from Utah" in '03. Las Vegas has "become a coveted target for professional sports teams over the past few years" (AP, 10/13). In Las Vegas, Bill Bradley reports the Maloof family, which "previously owned" the Rockets and NBA Kings, said that they were "not involved in the sale." A UNLV spokesperson said that the school has "not been approached about the Thomas & Mack Center becoming the home to a WNBA team." Bradley notes it is "unclear where the team would play." Possible venues "include T-Mobile Arena, the MGM Grand Garden, the Thomas & Mack Center and Orleans Arena" (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 10/13).
