After Manning left, the franchise struggled to maintain public or private financial support and went dormant for the 2010 season.

The franchise struggled, persevered, reigned supreme, plunged then reemerged under Johnson.

But, the franchise struggled to make money.

All the while, the franchise struggled to gain a foothold among the area's sports fans.

They finished 22-60, as the franchise struggled after Julius Erving was sold to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1976.

Thomas continued his practice of signing players to high priced contracts while the franchise struggled to capitalize on their talent on the court.

The franchise struggled in the New York market and fell into bankruptcy.

Yet other franchises are struggling for attention.

The franchise struggled during the first few years in Baltimore, with the team not achieving their first winning record until the 1957 season.

The franchise struggled for funding as it first played outdoor at Scott Field in Little Rock and its indoor games on the road.