After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind a proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City have backtracked. Instead, the team will get a new arena in South Philly, an official claimed.

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 have ditched their plans to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City in favor of staying in South Philadelphia, per several outlets. Why it matters: It's a stunning turnaround for the 76ers,