Seattle, looks like you might be getting a basketball team

dirtypumpkin · 01-21-2013, 12:09 PM

By selling their controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings for $340 million, the Maloofs today triggered a lengthy review process by the NBA that puts the onus on Sacramento officials to come up with a counter offer to keep the team in town.

This morning, the Maloof family announced that it had signed a binding agreement to sell the team to a Seattle investment group led by hedge fund manager Chris Hansen. In a brief statement, the Kings owners expressed appreciation for Sacramento fans, but offered no details on the proposed move to Seattle.

"We have always appreciated and treasured our ownership of the Kings and have had a great admiration for the fans and our team members," Gavin Maloof said in a prepared statement. "We would also like to thank Chris Hansen for his professionalism during our negotiation. Chris will be a great steward for the franchise."

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson had not commented on the news as of mid-morning. He has been working to assemble a rival ownership group that could buy the team and keep it here.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/21/512...#storylink=cpy

Tman66 · 01-21-2013, 12:33 PM

What happened to the super sonics?

troidus · 01-21-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman66

What happened to the super sonics?

They're now the OKC Thunder.

skwidd · 01-21-2013, 01:07 PM

Should lighten the load on local probation officers and rape counselors.

Good riddance to them.

skwidd · 01-21-2013, 01:08 PM

Can the local dope dealers apply for supplemental unemployment or other benefits due to the loss of revenue from the players?

WaterWheel · 01-21-2013, 01:12 PM

In other news, four Sacramento area auto rim stores will be closing down.

skwidd · 01-21-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WaterWheel

In other news, four Sacramento area auto rim stores will be closing down.

The Ferrari dealer will lose his house to foreclosure.

AC Swank · 01-21-2013, 01:15 PM

Isn't Seattle on the Hookers tour too?

Ken · 01-21-2013, 01:16 PM

bobobob · 01-21-2013, 03:03 PM

DJ

Downtown Freddie Brown.

Slick Watts.

Jack Sikma

Lenny Wilkins.

Paul Silas

Gus Williams

Jurgen · 01-21-2013, 03:06 PM

Should they be the Sonics? Or a new name?

The Urban Hipsters?

The Tall Machiattos?

skwidd · 01-21-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jurgen

Should they be the Sonics? Or a new name?

The Urban Hipsters?

The Tall Machiattos?

Nortenos

Lakers

Crips

Raiders

La Familia

Ravens

Mexican Mafia

Kings

Bloods

Dodgers

Surenos

Redskins

Can't think of many more sports teams off the top of my bald head

El Chapulín Colorado · 01-21-2013, 09:26 PM

I was living in Sac around 2003 when the Kings were making playoff runs, nothing quite as thrilling as a home game at Arco. Sad to see them go. What makes Seattle think they can support a team if they just lost one three or four years back?

Jurgen · 01-21-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by El Chapulín Colorado

I was living in Sac around 2003 when the Kings were making playoff runs, nothing quite as thrilling as a home game at Arco. Sad to see them go. What makes Seattle think they can support a team if they just lost one three or four years back?

My ill informed understanding is the team has support. What didn't have public support was the usual Billionaire support system of using public money to build an arena.

That may (?) have changed.

bobobob · 01-21-2013, 04:27 PM

Redmond Reboots.

01-21-2013, 12:09 PM	#1
dirtypumpkin ^OP "Monster Truck Bike" Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 13,329	Seattle, looks like you might be getting a basketball team By selling their controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings for $340 million, the Maloofs today triggered a lengthy review process by the NBA that puts the onus on Sacramento officials to come up with a counter offer to keep the team in town. This morning, the Maloof family announced that it had signed a binding agreement to sell the team to a Seattle investment group led by hedge fund manager Chris Hansen. In a brief statement, the Kings owners expressed appreciation for Sacramento fans, but offered no details on the proposed move to Seattle. "We have always appreciated and treasured our ownership of the Kings and have had a great admiration for the fans and our team members," Gavin Maloof said in a prepared statement. "We would also like to thank Chris Hansen for his professionalism during our negotiation. Chris will be a great steward for the franchise." Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson had not commented on the news as of mid-morning. He has been working to assemble a rival ownership group that could buy the team and keep it here. Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/21/512...#storylink=cpy __________________ Give big space to the festive dog that makes sport in roadway. Avoid entanglement of dog with wheel spokes. - Old Honda Manual -- If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears. -- Glenn Clark

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WaterWheel Multi Talentless Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Green Bay, WI Oddometer: 15,134	In other news, four Sacramento area auto rim stores will be closing down. __________________ Every single bike I've ever owned.

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El Chapulín Colorado between Joined: Jun 2005 Location: the dark recesses of your mind Oddometer: 8,691	I was living in Sac around 2003 when the Kings were making playoff runs, nothing quite as thrilling as a home game at Arco. Sad to see them go. What makes Seattle think they can support a team if they just lost one three or four years back? __________________ ¡No contaban con mi astucia!

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bobobob badbadbad Joined: Feb 2011 Location: On a hill Oddometer: 4,234	Redmond Reboots. __________________ . It is just a bunch of inner tubes Roy . . . - Cannonshot Growing old is compulsory - growing up is optional. - Haroon

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