Let us do what Andy Griffith would call "if'in."

If you were to take the possibility of the Hornets staying in Oklahoma City as a court trial, would you say, based on evidence alone they are staying? (be realistic on your answer)

1. The NBA and George Shinn took very careful steps to select Okalahoma City

2. The broadcast contract with Cox is being re-negotiated for Oklahoma City

3. so far, 7500 season tickets have been reserved, which is nearly all of the season tickets available.

4. The Honey Bees (dancers) are being recruited from Oklahoma City instead of New Orleans.

5. The national media is starting to say Oklahoma City IS home to the Hornets

6. Shinn and the NBA have said they are not happy with the draw in New Orleans and would like a city similar to Charlotte.

7. The team is being heavily promoted

8. The websites now say NO/Oklahoma City Hornets.

9. The broadcast team may not come with the team.

10. 25,000 square feet of office space is being leased to the team. More than a temporary team would need.

11. New Orleans had more flooding as a result of Rita.

12. The local television websites now have a site for the Hornets.

13. It took only minutes for the internet to change the name of the team.

14. A great deal of fanfare was made with the relocation.

15. A great deal of money was invested to bring the team here. For one year, that seems strange.

16. Corporate Oklahoma is embracing the team.

I could probably think of more. I am convinced that the probiblity of this team dropping the name New Orleans starting with the 2007-2008 season is high.