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Gayle and Jeff Landry meeting with Adam Silver next week on SKC “major” renovations

Posted on 1/2/26 at 4:21 pm
Posted by Soggymoss
Member since Aug 2018
17443 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 4:21 pm
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After meeting with Goodell, Benson and Landry will then visit Silver at NBA offices on Tuesday to document plans for a major renovation of the Smoothie King Center, the lynchpin for a long-term lease extension between the team and state. The project, which is still in the conceptual stage, would involve the transformation of Champions Square into a refurbished and reimagined entertainment district.


From an article about them meeting with Goodel for a super bowl bid, they are also laying out the plans for the SKC renovation. Should hear more about those plans after the meeting I assume
This post was edited on 1/2/26 at 4:22 pm
Posted by BigPerm30
Member since Aug 2011
31132 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 4:23 pm to
Hope the major renovation is new ownership
Posted by Soggymoss
Member since Aug 2018
17443 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 4:26 pm to
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Hope the major renovation is new ownership

Not until Gayle passes away
Posted by GOP_Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
20783 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 4:59 pm to
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Hope the major renovation is new ownership



You should try living in the real world.
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
9852 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 5:32 pm to
The arena doesn’t need major renovations, it needs to be torn down. It was a $250m arena built on a $100m budget. The building is in complete disrepair. The HVAC system is shot because it was tied into the Dome to save money.

Build a brand new arena next to current SKC and develop a true sports and entertainment district.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
128127 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 5:58 pm to
That’s what needs to happen but it won’t
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
9852 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 6:02 pm to
Can’t pay for the Cathedral renovations and leave half your estate to the church if you’re expected to pay for $800m arena.
Posted by Wolfcola
Member since Nov 2025
1068 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 6:11 pm to
The roster and coaching staff are the things that needs “major” renovations

They can make the smoothie king into a diamond castle, but if the team still sucks, fans aren’t gonna go regardless of what renovations they make to the damn arena
This post was edited on 1/2/26 at 6:12 pm
Posted by LSUneaux
Metairie and MAGA AF
Member since Mar 2014
4802 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 6:17 pm to
I was looking at imagery on Google Earth the other day and I think they should tear down Champions garage and put a new arena there. Also demo the “tunnel” and have the new face of the arena face Champions Square directly. Then demo the current arena and put a new parking garage there. Just my idea.

Our arena should not be in the Superdome‘s a-hole. Let a parking garage be there.
This post was edited on 1/2/26 at 6:21 pm
Posted by LSUGent
Member since Jun 2011
3137 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 6:50 pm to
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Build a brand new arena next to current SKC and develop a true sports and entertainment district.


This would only make sense if you were committed to winning as a franchise.
Posted by Mad Scientist26
Member since Jul 2018
2273 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 7:59 pm to
I told you guys that the NBA ain’t leaving New Orleans as long as their money to be made for All star games.
Posted by Demps
Member since Oct 2025
231 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 12:02 am to
Gayle’s friend Fletcher may have leaked outt the changes she wants which includes a boutique hotel next to SKC

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/new-orleans-pelicans/fletchers-renovation-ideas-to-keep-pels-here-long-term/122020745/
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