After a protracted negotiation with the city of Philadelphia that involved a proposed move across the Delaware River to New Jersey, the Sixers agreed on a deal to build a new arena in Center City, on the edge of the city's historic Chinatown. The Sixers' lease at the Wells Fargo Center expires in 2031, and the team had vowed not to renew it.

Longtime Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce recently commented on social media about where the Philadelphia 76ers' new stadium should be.

PHILADELPHIA— The Philadelphia 76ers have a new teammate in their bid to build a new $1.3 billion arena downtown. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has forged a deal with team owners to keep the NBA franchise in town and will send it to city council.

The mayor has announced on social media that an agreement has been reached with the Philadelphia 76ers for an arena in Center City Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce hopped on 94.1 WIP and gave his thoughts on the Sixers moving to Center City as he has mixed feelings on the situation: I would prefer it stays in South Philly,

Jason Kelce is not on board with the prospective plans to move the 76ers basketball team. “To be clear, I would absolutely support the Sixers building their own arena in South Philadelphia. The renting thing isn’t fair to them,

Since retiring—and since Super Bowl LII in 2018 more broadly—former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has served as a de facto conscience of Philadelphia fans. Thus, when he discussed the Philadelphia 76ers' controversial new arena proposal Thursday morning on WIP-FM in Philadelphia,

Mayor Cherelle Parker announced her support for the Sixers' proposed Center City arena on Wednesday. Here's how stakeholders reacted to the agreement.

The Philadelphia 76ers have a new teammate in their bid to build a new $1.3 billion arena downtown. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has forged a deal with team

The Sixers need to stay put in Philly! And that they are! The 76ers have reached an agreement with the City of Philadelphia to have the organization remain in Philly, building a new arena that will be located in Center City.