While the city of Buffalo possesses a passionate sports culture and historically hosted the Buffalo Braves franchise during the 1970s before their relocation, the prospect of the National Basketball Association returning to the city remains unlikely in the near future. The modern NBA business model heavily favors massive media markets, state-of-the-art multi-billion-dollar arenas, and international corporate sponsorships. Unless a massive ownership group finances a premier arena and market dynamics shift drastically, Buffalo will likely remain focused on its deeply beloved NFL and NHL franchises.