Hornets owner George Shinn has become a homeowner in the Oklahoma City area that he insists is only a temporary home for his team.
According to the following article the owner of the Hornets Basketball team has purchased a home in the OKC area to provide living quarters for himself and his family while his team is temporarily relocated in OKC.
Obviously, the Hornets management do not wish to burn their bridges and abandon the city of New Orleans that has been their home. For the time being OKC has the oppourtunity to prove that it deserves a professional sports team. Even if the Hornets do not stay, if the turnout and support is good. It could encourage other pro teams to consider OKC for a home.
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