The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena. The surprising move comes just weeks after the team received approval for the contentious project from the city council.

The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the NBA franchise received approval for the controversial project from the city council.

The Philadelphia 76ers are changing course on their plans for a new home. After recently getting approval for a downtown arena that took several years to put together, the Sixers’ new arena will be in the South Philadelphia stadium district as part of a partnership with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers.