The Oklahoman has reported that George Shinn has bought a house in Nichols Hills.

Although small, he BOUGHT the house... Not leased. This suggests he is planning on staying in Oklahoma City and NOT returning to New Orleans.

Before you say it means nothing, keep some things in mind. One. Business people like to deny. My own employer does this frequently and they are one of the largest companies in the world. These businesses like to deny things that are obvious, then all of a sudden, they announce what is already known. Two. Shinn's house is just over 2,000 square feet. Many wealthy people do not flaunt it. The myth is all wealthy (or in the commoners vernacular "rich") people buy big houses, go on a lot of expensive trips, buy the most expensive, etc. Not neccessarily. Look at Sam Walton. He lived in a 40 year old house that was about 1,500 square feet, drove a truck that was barely operational, and wore tattered cloting. If he walked into Tiffany's, chances are, the salesperson would be rude to him because that sales person would think he did not have the money to even pay for the dust on the floor, when, in fact, he coild whip out a wad of cash that would make "Jed Clampit" look like he was on welfare.

I still think the team is here, and here to stay. Shinn buying a house instead of leasing it is just part of the evidence that points toward that direction.