The Maloof family that owns the Sacramento Kings have come to agreement to sell the controlling stake (65-percent) of the team for $340 million. Chris Hansen, of a Seattle group, was a lead man in the acquisition, which became official on Sunday evening. The franchise itself was valued at $525 million, but it would take less than four hundred to become majority shareholders.
Kings sale: Seattle group will pay $340 for 65% approximation
The Sacramento Kings are in the midst of being sold and moved to Seattle. We breakdown the recent events, including what is to come.
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The $525 million price is a "valuation" on the total franchise. For 65 percent, Seattle group would pay approximately $340 million.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) January 21, 2013
With the sale, the Kings are expected to be moved to Seattle. The team must apply for relocation, which is believed to happen in time for 2013-14 season, per Marc Stein of ESPN.com. Moreover, Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, as well as the city itself, are in a scramble to retain their franchise.
NBA commissioner David Stern is allowing for a counter offer to be seen, but Sacramento has a very small window of time and little faith at this point. After a long wait, Seattle should once again have an NBA team.
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