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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
· 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 City Council’s B Session to provide an update […] The post City of San Antonio hasn’t yet started talks with Spurs on final arena deal appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The lack of progress on negotiating a final deal for a new downtown basketball arena may have implications for Alamo Heights residents who frequently travel to San Antonio for entertainment and sporting events. As the city's discussions with Spurs Sports & Entertainment have not yet begun, it remains to be seen how the new arena will impact traffic and parking in the area. Alamo Heights residents who work or own businesses in downtown San Antonio may also be affected by the potential development, as changes to the area's infrastructure could influence their daily commutes. The city's update on the arena deal is likely to be of interest to these residents, who will be watching to see how the negotiations unfold and what the final agreement entails.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
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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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