Stern: Deal close to keep Hornets in New Orleans (Yahoo! Sports)

[ASFN Admin]

Commissioner David Stern says the NBA is close to finalizing a deal to keep the Hornets in New Orleans with a very favorable lease, important capital improvements, intense tax benefits and a new television deal. Stern made the comments Wednesday night before Utah's against Phoenix. He is in Salt Lake City for a luncheon that in part will honor late Jazz owner Larry H.

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