Relocation

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NBA’s History Of Relocation Is Tough Sell, But For Seattle, The Expansion Mold Fits

In the past twenty-seven years, the NBA has relocated a franchise just three times – that’s it. In a way, it seems like the number should be greater – maybe perhaps due to the influx…Read More

Mayor Johnson Says Several NBA Owners “Feel Very Good” About Proposal To Keep Kings In Sacramento

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who recently has been in New York, spoke to CBS’ Ken Berger yesterday on his Eye On Basketball radio show and while little new information came to light, Johnson…Read More

Is NBA Trying To Poke Holes In Sacramento’s Bid For Kings? Expansion For Seattle?

NBA Commissioner David Stern has never had a problem saying no – ever – so Stern’s continued round-about ways, filled with shoulder shrugs and “not right now answers” when…Read More

Give Up The Ghost Maloofs, Sacramento Kings Sale Is Bigger Than Basketball

The definition of greed: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (as money) than is needed Only thing missing? Pictures of Joe, Gavin, George and the rest of the family. The Maloofs purchased…Read More

Despite Delayed Vote On Kings, NBA’s BOG Focused On Seattle & Sacramento

Although we learned yesterday that there would be a procedural delay in the NBA’s Board of Governors vote, that doesn’t make their annual meeting – which starts today – null and…Read More

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Maloofs Discussing Purchase Agreement With Sacramento Group For Kings?

Some may call it a “backup offer” – others may deem it something more. Whatever the…Read More

Sacramento Kings Potential Ownership Adds Two Members, Now Finalized

There have been no shortage of suitors willing to put their money where their mouth is in an attempt…Read More

Seattle Group Increases Bid For Sacramento Kings

Apparently feeling pressure from the Sacramento group, the Hansen-Ballmer group has increased their original…Read More

Sacramento Group Decides Not To Match 7% Of Kings Franchise In Bankruptcy Court

Bob Cook, who’s 7% stake in the Sacramento Kings franchise currently sits in bankruptcy court…Read More

Multiple Reports That Sacramento Informs NBA They Will Match Seattle Offer For Kings

There were suggestions yesterday from USA Today’s Sam Amick as well as Pro Basketball Talk’s…Read More

Maloof Family Gives Sacramento Group Friday Deadline To Submit Backup Offer For Kings

And the noise keeps coming today. Not even an hour after Senator Darrell Steinberg said the Sacramento…Read More

Steinberg: Sacramento Has Matched Seattle Offer For Kings, But Then Backtracks?

While members of the Sacramento Kings’ new potential ownership group have been quiet on the financial…Read More

Ron Burkle To Focus On Sacramento Kings’ New Arena & Development, Not Team

Ron Burkle has long been a desired commodity among NBA heavyweights as the self-made billionaire has…Read More

Seattle Looking To Milwaukee Bucks If Kings Relocation Is Declined?

The city of Sacramento along with the local fan base have put up quite a fight for the Sacramento Kings…Read More

NBA Commish David Stern Can’t Fully Shut Door On Expansion In Seattle / Sacramento Drama

NBA Commissioner David Stern is a calculated man – somebody who over analyzes every aspect of…Read More

Recapping Sacramento’s Meeting With NBA, David Stern & Relocation Committee

For Sacramento and Seattle, today was a day filled with nervousness and optimism. The two opposing ownership…Read More

Sacramento Ownership Group Officially Plans To Match Seattle Bid For Stake In Kings Franchise

Given what we were told by Pro Basketball Talk’s Aaron Bruski nearly a week ago and again this…Read More

Sacramento Ownership Group To Match Seattle Bid On 7% Franchise Stake

Much has been made of former Sacramento King minority owner Bob Cook and his seven percent stake in…Read More

Sacramento Kings, The Jacobs Family & David Stern’s Desire To Bring Them Into The NBA

“You’ve got Burkle”, a phrase echoed by David Stern about a year ago that has lingered…Read More

NBA Owners More Open To Expansion Team In Seattle Or Sacramento?

Here’s something both Sacramento and Seattle fans can agree on – expansion. Recently, we’ve…Read More