Rank 'Em: Likely Relocations

Created: July 3, 2008, 1:01 PM

Which franchise will relocate next?

After months of speculation and legal battles, the SuperSonics will leave Seattle and relocate to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season.

This is not the first time a professional franchise has broken its fans' hearts by relocating, and it certainly won't be the last. So, as the Sonics begin to pack up their things in preparation for their big move, we want to know which professional franchises are most likely to relocate in the coming years.

Below we have listed 10 candidates, based on our experts' selections. Now it's up to SportsNation to reveal the most vulnerable city.
 

 
  • History: Oakland has been the Athletics' home since 1968.
  • History: Buffalo has been home to the Bills since 1960.
  • History: The Grizzlies have played in Memphis since 2001.
  • History: New Orleans has been home to the Hornets since 2002.*

    *The team split its home games between New Orleans and Oklahoma City during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons because of the aftereffects of Hurricane Katrina.
  • History: The Kings have played in Sacramento since 1985.
  • History: The Panthers have played in Florida since 1993.
  • History: The Predators have played in Nashville since 1998.
  • History: The Rays have played in Tampa Bay their home since 1998.
  • History: Atlanta has been home to the Thrashers since 2000.
  • History: The Vikings have played in Minnesota since 1961.