Add: But don’t hold your breath. Grizzlies majority owner Michael Heisley tells the Memphis Commercial Appeal that while the team is on the block for the right price, moving it anywhere is unlikely. That’s because the franchise is obligated to the FedExForum through 2021, and, among other things, it would require the city of Memphis’ consent to move the franchise before then.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Report: Ellison wants to buy Grizzlies, move team to San Jose
By
Ron Russell
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3:40 PM
Add: But don’t hold your breath. Grizzlies majority owner Michael Heisley tells the Memphis Commercial Appeal that while the team is on the block for the right price, moving it anywhere is unlikely. That’s because the franchise is obligated to the FedExForum through 2021, and, among other things, it would require the city of Memphis’ consent to move the franchise before then.

















