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

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly scrapped a controversial plan to build a new arena in Center City, according to reports from the Associated

The Sixers struck a deal to keep the team in South Philly weeks after a grueling legislative battle in which it convinced City Council to give it the green light to move to Center City.