Delaware joins calls to lure Sixers out of Philadelphia

• In a social media post, Carney notes The First State's lack of sales tax and "huge Sixers fan base."

The intrigue: Carney even included a rendering of what a Sixers arena would look like on the Christina River waterfront.

Meanwhile, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is making his own play to bring the team to Camden, per ABC.

State of play: The competition for the Sixers comes as the team's two-year-old plan to build a $1.5 billion arena in Center City has stalled.

What they're saying: The governor's pitch is serious, Carney spokesperson Ashley Dawson tells Axios.

• "We're all in," Carney said in a statement. "We think there are a ton of advantages to building the new Sixers arena in Wilmington — and we'll do whatever it takes to get it done."

Mayor Cherelle Parker's spokesperson Joe Grace declined comment.