71.   But they await a profitable draft and a new arena.

72.   But with CSUN sports in limbo, athletic director Paul Bubb said no formal plans for a new arena have been made.

73.   Buyers may be in short supply without a new arena to replace Nassau Coliseum in sight.

74.   Calipari may still make some moves, but since none are permitted during the lockout, he will have to settle for planning a new arena.

75.   Carolina will play its first nine games on the road because of construction delays on its new arena in Raleigh.

76.   Carter said last night that he intends to have make-or-break negotiations with the City of Dallas concerning a new arena before the end of the year.

77.   Change was unmistakable at every glance Wednesday night as the new-look Lakers and their new coach got cozy in their plush new downtown arena.

78.   Certainly no way to sell suites and club seats for the new arena.

79.   Coach Phil Jackson would have liked more practices or an exhibition game or two in the new arena but said the Lakers will adjust over time.

80.   Cohen, who is chairman of the Kings, likely would stay on and oversee planning of the new arena.