Fans React To Philadelphia 76ers Potentially Moving To New Jersey

Tom Bergeron of ROI-NJ reported more details on the Philadelphia 76ers relocation possibilities.

Mar 14, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers logo on the hardwood court against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most historic franchises in the NBA.

However, those who are unfamiliar with the area would be surprised to learn that the team practices in New Jersey.

Tom Bergeron of ROI-NJ recently reported more details on the 76ers potentially moving to New Jersey in the future.

Spokesperson (via Bergeron): "We have worked tirelessly for the past five years to build an arena in Philadelphia and negotiations remain ongoing with city leadership regarding our proposal at Market East,” the spokesperson said. "The reality is we are running out of time to reach an agreement that will allow the 76ers to open our new home in time for the 2031-32 NBA season. As a result, we must take all potential options seriously, including this one."

BREAKING: State, in effort to lure Sixers to Camden, offering proposal for world-class arena/mixed use project that comes with hundreds of millions in incentives. #Sixers #Camden@NJGov @NewJerseyEDA @ChooseNJ @sixers @CCSNJ @NJChamber @GovMurphy https://t.co/YVxyoDedtX

— Tom Bergeron (@TomBergeron5) September 2, 2024

Many fans reacted to the rumor (h/t NBA Central).

Via @jbondwagon: "New Jersey Sixers sounds horrible 😭"

New Jersey Sixers sounds horrible 😭

— JBond 🍌 (@jbondwagon) September 4, 2024

Via @SynQNuno: "They would still be called the Philadelphia Sixers, the proposed arena is a 5 minute walk over a bridge."

They would still be called the Philadelphia Sixers, the proposed arena is a 5 minute walk over a bridge.

— Nuno (@SynQNuno) September 4, 2024

Via @GBS5177: "NJ is literally like 10 min from Philly.

They would do a NY Giants situation. Still call themselves the Philadelphia 76ers but just home games are in NJ."

NJ is literally like 10 min from Philly.

They would do a NY Giants situation. Still call themselves the Philadelphia 76ers but just home games are in NJ.

— Gavin (@GBS5177) September 4, 2024

Via @klutchagent: "Jersey is like two minutes away from Philly lmao. Making it seem like they’re moving a thousand miles away"

Jersey is like two minutes away from Philly lmao. Making it seem like they’re moving a thousand miles away

— ☔️ (@klutchagent) September 4, 2024

Via @JEM_el_tarasco: "Na, stay in Philadelphia. For historical reasons. This just doesn’t sit well with me."

Na, stay in Philadelphia. For historical reasons. This just doesn’t sit well with me.

— Julio Murillo (@JEM_el_tarasco) September 4, 2024

Via @statdefender: "The 76ers might finally win a championship if this happens"

The 76ers might finally win a championship if this happens

— Stat Defender (@statdefender) September 4, 2024

Via @livefromtheshxd: "They will have no fans 💀💀😂😂everyone in New Jersey is already a Brooklyn Nets fan 💯"

They will have no fans 💀💀😂😂everyone in New Jersey is already a Brooklyn Nets fan 💯 pic.twitter.com/J2mlZH62pM

— miguel (@livefromtheshxd) September 4, 2024

Via @santonunnari: "This headline is such bait, they’re still gonna be called the Philadelphia 76ers, their arena would just move over a bridge like 10 minutes away."

This headline is such bait, they’re still gonna be called the Philadelphia 76ers, their arena would just move over a bridge like 10 minutes away.

— Santo (@santonunnari) September 4, 2024