The acres of parking lots that surround the 25-year-old arena today are expected to transform over the next 30 years or so into a mixed-use urban neighborhood.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said that the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche will stay at Ball Arena for the next 26 years, until 2050.

State of play: Denver will host the Oklahoma City Thunder, last year's top seed in the Western Conference. Why it matters: The Nuggets' championship window is narrowing after losing key contributors to their 2023 title run. The team will need major contributions from its young players for a chance at another title.

Redevelopment of 70-acre parking lot to include 6K homes, 800 hotel rooms, shops and restaurants at 1000 Chopper Circle