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Article: Charlotte: Oklahoma City wants you.(The Dallas Morning News)
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- November 23, 2001
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DALLAS _ Imagine an NBA neighbor closer to Dallas than Memphis, San Antonio or even Houston.
Imagine a new-age sports arena, replete with all the money-making luxuries of the 21st century, opening soon without a major-league tenant in hoops or hockey.
Oklahoma City is home to both possibilities.
It's feasible that the Charlotte Hornets, having alienated the league's most rabid fan base, will move to Oklahoma City next season _ as opposed to staying put as ignored lame ducks or choosing between Louisville, Ky., and Norfolk, Va.
Yet, it's just as likely, that Charlotte will proceed with its relocation project without making a formal ...