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SoCalMike · 05-02-2011, 11:21 AM

Despite months of negotiations with Anaheim arena officials that pushed the Sacramento Kings to the brink of relocating in Anaheim, the Maloof family has at least temporarily abandoned its plans to move to Orange County because of opposition to the move by the NBA.

Officials from Anaheim Arena Management, which had been in relocation negotiations with the Maloofs since September, were told of the family's decision early Monday morning.

The NBA is expected to issue a statement Monday morning announcing that the franchise will remain in Sacramento and not submit an application to move by Monday's twice-delayed relocation deadline. A statement from the Kings is expected to follow.

Source: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/a...arena-nba.html

If not already posted, its official.... thank goodness!

05-02-2011, 11:21 AM	#1
SoCalMike NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Land of 16 NBA Championships Posts: 20,752	Kings end bid to move to Anaheim, will stay in Sacramento for 2011-12 Despite months of negotiations with Anaheim arena officials that pushed the Sacramento Kings to the brink of relocating in Anaheim, the Maloof family has at least temporarily abandoned its plans to move to Orange County because of opposition to the move by the NBA. Officials from Anaheim Arena Management, which had been in relocation negotiations with the Maloofs since September, were told of the family's decision early Monday morning. The NBA is expected to issue a statement Monday morning announcing that the franchise will remain in Sacramento and not submit an application to move by Monday's twice-delayed relocation deadline. A statement from the Kings is expected to follow. Source: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/a...arena-nba.html If not already posted, its official.... thank goodness! Last edited by insidehoops : 05-02-2011 at 11:45 AM.