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04-29-2014 , 02:41 PM

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Natamus

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And yea, Adam Silver showed his true colors as a leader today. He was impressive in his press conference.

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04-29-2014 , 04:17 PM

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TDMarathon86

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"Cmon guys, aren't you tired of being treated like second-class citizens by your owner, and by the Staples Center? Have a shiny new stadium in Vegas at your disposal...."

Just pray then that Magic doesn't buy the team, because he would never leave LA.

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04-29-2014 , 04:28 PM

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LASJayhawk

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Originally Posted by beermankirk

If they extend over the freeway, so I can walk to in n out burger, I'm in!

I'll bet they put an in and out there. That would explain all the people!

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04-29-2014 , 05:04 PM

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eco74

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Originally Posted by Natamus

I love the Lakers, but I only go to a home game once every couple years or so. If The Clippers were in Vegas, I could follow (and bet badly) on the Lakers nightly while going to watch the Clippers.

I'm basically saying: MGM BUY THE CLIPPERS AND OFFICIALLY TAKE ALL MY ENTERTAINMENT MONEY/SAVINGS/BANKROLL (I'm keeping the life roll, nitty like that...)

Here's the flaw in your plan: if the NBA allowed a team to move to Vegas, it would probably come with the stipulation that betting on the NBA is no longer allowed.

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04-29-2014 , 06:09 PM

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nunnehi

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Yes, pretty sure you would not be able to bet on the Clippers games in MGM properties, if they bought the team. Didn't Caesar's have some stake in the Celtics at some point? I can't remember if NBA betting wasn't allowed or just not on the Celtics.

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04-29-2014 , 06:15 PM

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LASJayhawk

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Didn't Maloof own the Palms and the Kings at the same time?

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04-29-2014 , 07:55 PM

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tcash777

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Originally Posted by nunnehi

Only couldn't bet on Celtics games. Other NBA games were fine.

I assume it was the same rule at the Palms.

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04-29-2014 , 08:17 PM

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eco74

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Originally Posted by nunnehi

Sheraton owned Caesars Palace and Madison Square Garden, and didn't allow NBA or NHL bets. League-wide.

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04-29-2014 , 09:19 PM

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MSchu18

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frankly... I don't see the conflict of interest of a professional team in Vegas. impropriety can happen anywhere, including vegas

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04-29-2014 , 09:41 PM

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nunnehi

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They just don't want us to have nice things.

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04-29-2014 , 11:14 PM

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chillrob

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I like it; didn't realize there was that much space between the two properties. Is anything there now?

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04-29-2014 , 11:48 PM

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mojojo16

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Did some Google searching and MLS said that Vegas was on a short list for an expansion city. Not exactly as big as the Clippers, but its still pro sports

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04-30-2014 , 12:18 AM

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KFobe02

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Las Vegas Landsharks. Perfect name for NBA team even with gambling connections

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04-30-2014 , 12:34 AM

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nunnehi

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Las Vegas Flippers probably would work well, too.

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04-30-2014 , 12:49 AM

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rockfsh

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Originally Posted by nunnehi

Las Vegas Flippers probably would work well, too.

Dolphins?

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04-30-2014 , 12:58 AM

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nunnehi

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No, but Las Vegas Whales would work too.

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04-30-2014 , 01:00 AM

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Wetdog

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Originally Posted by chillrob

I like it; didn't realize there was that much space between the two properties. Is anything there now?

There are parking lots and a couple of 2 story buildings.

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04-30-2014 , 01:48 AM

#43

R*R

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Las Vegas Crack Pipes

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04-30-2014 , 02:18 AM

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mojojo16

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Las Vegas Tunnel People

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04-30-2014 , 02:25 AM

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nunnehi

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I take it back, sports franchises are probably a bad idea for Las Vegas...lol.

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04-30-2014 , 04:38 AM

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eobmtns

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They should pay homage to the Montecito:

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04-30-2014 , 04:52 AM

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LVpokerPRO

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Las Vegas hooks n blow

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04-30-2014 , 11:20 AM

#48

ngrund

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Originally Posted by KFobe02

Las Vegas Landsharks. Perfect name for NBA team even with gambling connections

Landsharks would I believe infringe on a Jimmy Buffett trademark

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05-03-2014 , 12:54 AM

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DollarStoreBaller

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Originally Posted by eobmtns

They should pay homage to the Montecito:

This is awesome. As is the In n out idea.

Excited to see what develops here. I think the Linq has done a lot in terms of adding a new experience to the strip and making the walking experience much more enjoyable. Given the deceptive distance between Nyny and MC, this could be similar.

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05-03-2014 , 02:34 AM

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GEAUX UL

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Originally Posted by groton

Funny thing is the Sun does great business I know more then a few people who don't like gambling but go to Sun games and of course then spend money eating and shopping.

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