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City of San Antonio hasn’t yet started talks with Spurs on final arena deal
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio city staffers haven’t yet started negotiating final details of a deal with Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) for a new downtown basketball arena, City Manager Erik Walsh said during a Wednesday afternoon media briefing. Walsh’s meeting with the media came just before he spoke at Cit...
Key takeaway Walsh’s meeting with the media came just before he spoke at Cit...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The lack of progress on negotiations for a new downtown basketball arena is noteworthy given the potential economic impact on the city. A new arena could bring in significant revenue from events and concerts, benefiting local businesses and creating jobs. However, the city must also consider the potential costs and ensure that any deal reached with Spurs Sports & Entertainment is fair and beneficial to taxpayers. As the city moves forward, it will be crucial to balance the interests of the Spurs organization with the needs and concerns of the community. The city's decision on the arena deal will have long-term implications for the development of downtown San Antonio and the city's overall economic growth. City officials will need to carefully weigh the terms of the deal and consider the potential consequences for the city's budget and infrastructure.
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Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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What is this story about? San Antonio city staffers haven’t yet started negotiating final details of a deal with Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) for a new downtown basketball arena, City Manager Erik Walsh said during a Wednesday afternoon media briefing. Walsh’s meeting with the media came just before he spoke at Cit...
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