D'Alessandro is the New GM
Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Kings have found their new GM to replace the outgoing Geoff Petrie.
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Kings Fined by NBA
... and DeMarcus Cousins was not involved!
Have yourself a Kenny Smith rumor
The Jet, a former Kings lottery pick and Emmy-winning joke canvas, has been talking to Vivek Ranadivé about the Sacramento GM job, according to a report.
1st Draft Workout Scheduled, Features Rudy Gobert
The first major prospect to be brought in to workout for Sacramento is Rudy Gobert. He will be joined by six others in a workout tomorrow.
Sale of Kings is Final
The Maloof Family closed escrow on a deal to sell the Kings to Vivek Ranadivé today. The deal is based on an NBA record franchise valuation of $534 million.
Chris Wallace the Favorite for New GM?
ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting that Chris Wallace is the early favorite to become the first new GM of the Sacramento Kings in nearly 20 years.
Mike Malone Hired
The Bee's Jason Jones reports that the incoming Sacramento Kings owners have reached a deal to hire Mike Malone as the next Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings.
Mike Malone Targeted as Kings Coach
Sam Amick confirms Sacramento's interest in hiring Michael Malone to be their new head coach and also adds that his hiring could even come before that of a new GM.
Sale of Kings Officially Approved
Let the new era begin!
Vivek Hard at Work Finding New GM
Sam Amick reports that Vivek Ranadivé is already hard at work finding a replacement for Geoff Petrie and he's targeting some big names too.
NBA Officially Votes Down Relocation
Here. We. Stayed.
George Maloof and the NIMBYs
George Maloof gives one of his longest interviews in the past year to Bryan May, and two anti-arena groups reveal their plans to try to stop the development of a downtown Entertainment and Sports Complex.
Hansen-Ballmer Bid Dissolves if Relocation Denied
The Bee's Ryan Lillis went on the Carmichael Dave Show today and introduced a fascinating bit of news, straight from an NBA memo...
Relocation Committee Stands Firm
Despite recent efforts by the Hansen-Ballmer group to sweeten their offer, the NBA's relocation committee stood by their original recommendation to keep the Kings in Sacramento.
Report: Maloofs Won't Sell to Vivek, Have Plan B
A day after the Seattle group led by Chris Hansen raised their bid in a last second attempt to change the NBA's mind on approving the sale, the Maloofs reportedly play their own cards.
Hansen Raises Bid to $625 Million
The Seattle Group makes a big play leading up to the Board of Governors Meeting on May 15th.
Sac Group Asked to Deposit 100%
The Sacramento Bee is reporting that the Sacramento group led by Vivek Ranadivé is being encouraged by the NBA to place the full $341 million into escrow in order to persuade the Maloof family to sign a deal with them.
Sacramento Group Offers Concessions to NBA
A new report by the Sports Business Journals details the substantial lengths the potential Sacramento Kings ownership group has gone to in order to prevent the Kings from moving to Seattle.
HERE WE STAYED
After months of worry and angst, the saga is coming to an end as owners reject relocation once more.
Recommendation Coming Monday
The fate of the Sacramento Kings could very well be decided by 12 owners on a conference call on Monday.
Little Clarity on Kings Future After BoG Meetings
The two day Board of Governors meetings concluded today and while the Sacramento Kings were a topic of discussion, an answer on the future of the Kings still appears to be a while away.
Maloofs Prefer Seattle Offer
As the first day of full meetings for the NBA Board of Governors wrap up, the Bee reports that the Maloof Family continues to prefer Seattle's offer for the Kings.
NBA Decision on Kings Still Weeks Away
The NBA super-committee in charge of deciding whether or not the Sacramento Kings should be sold and relocated to Seattle or not held a meeting today before the end of season Board of Governor's meetings.
Sacramento Adds Two More Investors for Kings Bid
The Sacramento Bee reports that two more investors have joined Sacramento's group: Naren Gupta and Andy Miller. The Bee also details Vivek Ranadivé's plans to make the Sacramento Kings a global brand.
Seattle Group Increases Bid for Kings
The Bee's Tony Bizjak reports that the Hansen-Ballmer is contemplating increasing their bid for the Sacramento Kings by $25 million after the Sacramento group led by Vivek Ranadivé indicated they would match Seattle's offer.
