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Rain City Hope: Possible expansion for Seattle NBA team
via Seattle Times
In the recently concluded tug of war between the cities of Sacramento and Seattle for the Kings franchise, the hard fact was that “There can be only one.” That wasn’t to say that Seattle, with its rabid fan base and rich basketball history, do not deserve an NBA franchise. However, as it is, no city will give up its franchise. Yet, a strong clamor for expansion...
Report: Maloofs Sell Kings To Group Led By Vivek Ranadive For $535 Million
After the NBA Board of Governors voted against moving the Kings to Seattle earlier this week, the Maloofs have now sold the team to a group led by Vivek Ranadive, who is currently a part owner of the Golden State Warriors, for $535 million.
According to Ken Berger, CBS Sports:
David Stern’s powers of persuasion and a closed path to Seattle resulted in the sale of the Kings on Thursday...
Spurs headed back to Western Conference finals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advance to the Western Conference finals.
Tim Duncan had 19 points and six rebounds, Kawhi Leonard scored 16 points and the Spurs won the series in six games.
Tony Parker shook off a poor start to score 10 of his 13 points in the fourth...
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California Kings: NBA Board rejects transfer, Sacramento keeps franchise
via SI.COM
Sacramento will keep its franchise. The NBA owners have voted against the relocation bid to Seattle. This was in accordance with the recommendation of a relocation committee. Sacramento residents led by Mayor Kevin Johnson, himself an NBA superstar, celebrate while Seattle fans are gravely disappointed. Statements were issued by the Seattle camp accepting the decision...
NBA Owners Reject Kings’ Proposal to Move From Sacramento to Seattle
DALLAS — NBA owners voted Wednesday to reject the Sacramento Kings’ proposed move to Seattle, the latest in a long line of cities that have tried to land the franchise.
The 22-8 vote followed a recommendation made last month by the NBA’s relocation committee and may have finally brought an end to an emotional saga that has dragged on for nearly three years.
A group led by investor...
Kings relocation to Seattle denied, team will stay in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings are staying in California's capitol. That comes after the NBA's Board of Governor rejected the relocation bid which would have moved the team to Seattle.
The vote was 22-8 in favor of keeping the team in Sacramento. NBA Commissioner David Stern did not reveal which teams voted to allow the move. Stern said the next step is meeting with the Maloofs...
Dwyane Wade's ridiculous outfit
Lately, NBA players have been dressing more and more ridiculously. I personally believe it's an attempt to rub David Stern's dress code in his face. Oh, the commissioner wants to enforce a dress code? Ok, we'll dress completely ignorantly without even the slightest modicum of class, but we'll fit it into the dress code.
Wade and Russell Westbrook are the most prolific...
NBA Team wars: Episode five
Top Five Sonics
The Revenge of David Stern appears to have reached an unhappy conclusion for Seattle.
But while this is a short-term setback, Seattle is almost guaranteed to have an NBA team in the next few years.
The city is one of the largest markets in America, it’s a basketball hotbed, it’s already proven it can support multiple professional sports teams, and a brand new...
Jason Collins becomes first openly gay player
NBA veteran Jason Collins who spent last season with the Washington Wizards, is the first openly gay active player in one the United States’ major professional sports.
Collins told Sports Illustrated that he has decided to inform the world of his lifestyle. Here is what he has to say
Please click here to read this story and the reaction from the NBA and it's players regarding...
Time for Michael Jordan to get the Isiah Thomas treatment
Now that Michael Jordan is no longer playing and dominating in the NBA, isn’t it about time the media and/or anyone else start banging on him for his inability to lead a team from the front office? Nobody dared say anything about his Airness when he played, out of fear that they would be written off by Jordan. He was the NBA for an entire decade, and he, along with David Stern...
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