Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey officially announced that they have agreed to a deal with ...

The 76ers even flirted with moving to New Jersey, where its practice facility currently sits. The fear of a move seemed to resonate with Parker and city council president Kenyatta Johnson.

"This happens all the time," Matheson said, noting that the 76ers "played New Jersey against Philadelphia" in the hunt for public subsidies. He says he believes the team planned to "pick up some ...