
During last year’s State of the City address, OKC Mayor David Holt brought up the possibility of building a new arena for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder’s lease at Paycom Center ends in 2026 after they signed a short-term extension. But considering the size and age of the arena — both being near the bottom of the league — it’s almost time to build a new NBA home to secure the long-term future of the franchise.