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[thekad]

Ibaka set some screens KG would be jealous of.

 

[pilonv1]

SUCK IT GONDO

F DA BLUNDER

I'll see you tomorrow

 

[cdyhybrid]

Chris Daniels ‏@ChrisDaniels5
BREAKING: Source tells me deal on Kings-to-#Seattle to be announced soon, perhaps as early as Monday/Tuesday. #NBA

 

[rando14]

Chris Daniels ‏@ChrisDaniels5
BREAKING: Source tells me deal on Kings-to-#Seattle to be announced soon, perhaps as early as Monday/Tuesday. #NBA

 

[pilonv1]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine

Just going online now: Maloofs have struck deal to sell 65 percent of Kings to Chris Hansen group in Seattle for $525 million, sources say

kobewtf.gif

 

[fertygo]

So Lakers gonna lose again tomorrow.. lol

 

[darkside31337]

ESPNSteinLine
Just going online now: Maloofs have struck deal to sell 65 percent of Kings to Chris Hansen group in Seattle for $525 million, sources say

wat

 

[Cloudy]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Just going online now: Maloofs have struck deal to sell 65 percent of Kings to Chris Hansen group in Seattle for $525 million, sources say

.

 

[Dominican Power]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....minent/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Stay free

 

[pilonv1]

Does this mean that the Kings were roughly valued at $800million?

 

[rando14]

Does this mean that the Kings were roughly valued at $800million?

it means that seattle is fucking desperate

 

[pilonv1]

it means that seattle is fucking desperate

So 65% of the Kings > 100% of the Warriors

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Does this mean that the Kings were roughly valued at $800million?

This will be forgotten in the next lockout.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

it means that seattle is fucking desperate

It means the Seattle group has to pay off a bunch of the Kings' debt. A $70m loan from the city of Sacramento, a big loan from the NBA.

 

[Adam Blade]

etiolate, Samurai... :/

 

[rando14]

It means the Seattle group has to pay off a bunch of the Kings' debt. A $70m loan from the city of Sacramento, a big loan from the NBA.

yup. not a fan.

 

[pilonv1]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine

Sources say deal calls for Maloofs to receive non-refundable $30 million from the Hansen group by Feb. 1 whether or not sale is approved

fucking lol. what the fuck

 

[Cloudy]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Sources say deal calls for Maloofs to receive non-refundable $30 million from the Hansen group by Feb. 1 whether or not sale is approved

This is like a merger deal lol

 

[WesternHeretic]

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/293213960876994560

With sale finalized, NBA's Relocation Committee will approve Kings move to Seattle for next season, sources tell Y! "Formality," source says

 

[darkside31337]

WojYahooNBA
With sale finalized, NBA's Relocation Committee will approve Kings move to Seattle for next season, sources tell Y! "Formality," source says

 

[Mothman91]

Kings-GAF, my hearts go out to all of you.

:/

 

[Dominican Power]

@kobebryant

Happy for my brotha @raylewis! Their defense is ridiculous!! Inspirational

LULZ

 

[SoulPlaya]

The Maloofs are some lucky fucks, I tell you.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

It's such a shame that the NBA has to leave Sacramento. I can't believe how much the Maloofs screwed up an awesome basketball market. I loved those Webber-lead teams of the early aughts.

 

[Adam Blade]

Sucks. This is basically a huge blow to Sacramento emotionally and economically.

KingsGate.

 

[SoulPlaya]

Sucks. This is basically a huge blow to Sacramento emotionally and economically.

KingsGate.

The Kings should play this on the way out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G8u1ErQTO0

 

[pilonv1]

How much would we have to pay to get rid of the Maloofs and Bennett and get the Sonics back without losing the Kings?

 

[Nelo Ice]

Sorry Kings-age =(, Maloofs have to be one of the worst owners ever. Sac definitely deserved to keep their team and I'm guessing it's not likely they'll get them back. Of all the teams, NO should have been the one to leave town but damn you Stern and or Benson!.

 

[reilo]

SEA -> OKC wouldn't have been so vitriolic if the move had gone down exactly like this. Everything up-front from the start.

 

[WesternHeretic]

SEA -> OKC wouldn't have been so vitriolic if the move had gone down exactly like this. Everything up-front from the start.

Seattle would never sell to Clay Bennett if they knew Clay's intention was to move the team to OKC.

Maloof on the other hand knew that if they sell the Kings the team would be moved out of Sacramento. It's quite different. Seattle fans hate Stern, and the current OKC ownership. Kings fan going to end up hating the Maloofs.

 

[Avon Barksdale]

So 65% of the Kings > 100% of the Warriors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMSBqO9E5BU

 

[Hydrogen Bluebird]

Wow, so the Kings are moving to Seattle? Wow. I feel bad for the city of Sacramento. Screw you Maloofs. An arena deal was finalized last year and the Maloofs didn't have any money to put down as their contribution for the deal. Broke fucks.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Seattle would never sell to Clay Bennett if they knew Clay's intention was to move the team to OKC.

Maloof on the other hand knew that if they sell the Kings the team would be moved out of Sacramento. It's quite different. Seattle fans hate Stern, and the current OKC ownership. Kings fan going to end up hating the Maloofs.

I'm pretty sure Howard Schultz knew what would happen to the Sonics when he sold them to Bennett, he just didn't care because he got a cool $350M out of it. The lease was running out, KeyArena was old, Bennett was from Oklahoma and wanted to purchase the Hornets and keep them there.

I'm not naive enough to think Schultz didn't know what was going on.

 

[rando14]

I'm pretty sure Howard Schultz knew what would happen to the Sonics when he sold them to Bennett, he just didn't care because he got a cool $350M out of it. The lease was running out, KeyArena was old, Bennett was from Oklahoma and wanted to purchase the Hornets and keep them there.

I'm not naive enough to think Schultz didn't know what was going on.

lol believe me, there is no lack for hate towards schultz up here

Makes more sense

thank god thats much more palatable

 

[pilonv1]

Marcus Thompson ‏@gswscribe

RT @WojYahooNBA: The $525 million price is a "valuation" on the total franchise. For 65%, Seattle group would pay approximately $340M

Makes more sense

 

[pilonv1]

LeBron James ‏@KingJames

So the Kings getting sold for 525M!! And the owners ain't making no money huh? What the hell we have a lookout for. Get the hell out of here

disgusting lack of understanding

 

[cdyhybrid]

The 65% is basically all of the Maloofs' share. The remaining 35% is owned by minority owners, unknown what will happen with them.

 

[WesternHeretic]

I'm pretty sure Howard Schultz knew what would happen to the Sonics when he sold them to Bennett, he just didn't care because he got a cool $350M out of it. The lease was running out, KeyArena was old, Bennett was from Oklahoma and wanted to purchase the Hornets and keep them there.

I'm not naive enough to think Schultz didn't know what was going on.

I think if it was more public Schultz might have reconsidered. I don't deny him being a scumbag, but Bennett did say on record he wanted the team in Seattle (even though 90% knew he was bull shitting).

 

[Hydrogen Bluebird]

Maybe a new thread to discuss the sale/move should be created.

 

[Nelo Ice]

Maybe a new thread to discuss the sale/move should be created.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507584

 

[Branduil]

Bobcats to Sacramento within five years.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Peter Vecsey ‏@PeterVecsey1
Source says almost living lock Phil Jackson will become front office face of Seattle-bound Kings' franchise. Won't coach. Will mentor choice

Hmm

 

[Nori Chan]

disgusting lack of understanding

McCaron's gf is still hot doe

DALE

 

[DY_nasty]

Bobcats to Sacramento within five years.

but we're in the black now

HA

 

[pilonv1]

Peter Vecsey ‏@PeterVecsey1
Source says almost living lock Phil Jackson will become front office face of Seattle-bound Kings' franchise. Won't coach. Will mentor choice

Hmm

Hilarious if true

Bobcats to Sacramento within five years.

They need to be the Hornets ASAP

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Peter Vecsey is still alive?

 

[rando14]

Peter Vecsey ‏@PeterVecsey1
Source says almost living lock Phil Jackson will become front office face of Seattle-bound Kings' franchise. Won't coach. Will mentor choice

Hmm

what in the world

 

[cdyhybrid]

Hilarious if true

He'll pull a Pat Riley and win us a ring!

 

[thekad]

disgusting lack of understanding

What doesn't he understand?

 

[WesternHeretic]

He'll pull a Pat Riley and win us a ring!

He can't recruit LeBron though, he can totally recruit Kobe who be old as fuck by then.