Official Sacramento Kings Off-season Thread

Tough loss. Tot they were going to get that comeback after being down 8 with less than 2 min left.

No Tyreke vs John Wall next game? Get some rest then.
 
[h5]January 10, 2011[/h5]
Maloofs: Keeping options open, new name in the works

By Ailene Voisin
[email protected]

Responding to a column in Monday's Orange County Register suggesting that the Maloofs are entertaining offers to relocate the franchise to Anaheim because of the region's inability to provide a modern entertainment complex to house the Kings, co-owner Joe Maloof said: "We are looking at all options to ensure the long term viability of this franchise. We're looking at all our options. Of course you're going to look at your options! We're businessmen. We've been at this for 10 years without any (arena) success."

In a calmer voice, the most emotional of the Maloofs acknowledged that he "receives calls every day" from representatives in other cities and insisted "nothing has changed."

"There is a sense of urgency because we've been at this for so long," he said from his cell phone. "We can't sugarcoat it. Everybody knows the region needs a new arena. When the NCAA (Tournament) is refusing to schedule events in Sac, you have to acknowledge that you need an entertainment venue. I can't give you a time table, but at some point, something has to get done. (Sacramento) mayor Kevin Johnson is working with four different groups, looking at four plans, and we're hoping something comes out of this. We want to be right here in Sacramento. We've always said that. It's been what? Eleven years? Rumors, rumors, rumors. I get tired of answering all these questions. Can't we just talk about how much better DeMarcus Cousins is getting?"

The relocation chatter was revived late last week amid reports that two private firms are negotiating to buy controlling interest in the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, leading to speculation that the Maloofs are in financial trouble. Joe Maloof said the family is "restructuring" their financial obligations at the family-owned casino, then added, "We will still own the Palms. We're just refinancing like everybody else in Vegas is doing. The economy has hit Vegas hard. But we'll come out of this in a better position than we were. It's nothing more than that, believe me."

In another development, sources close to the situation confirmed the Kings are on the verge of announcing a new multi-year naming rights deal. In other words, Arco Arena won't be Arco Arena much longer. Asked to provide details, Joe Maloof would say only, "I can't talk about that right now. You'll just have to wait. But everybody is going to be surprised."

Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/sports/kings/archives/2011/01/maloofs-reitera.html#ixzz1AkcaIuPK
 
[h5]January 10, 2011[/h5]
Maloofs: Keeping options open, new name in the works

By Ailene Voisin
[email protected]

Responding to a column in Monday's Orange County Register suggesting that the Maloofs are entertaining offers to relocate the franchise to Anaheim because of the region's inability to provide a modern entertainment complex to house the Kings, co-owner Joe Maloof said: "We are looking at all options to ensure the long term viability of this franchise. We're looking at all our options. Of course you're going to look at your options! We're businessmen. We've been at this for 10 years without any (arena) success."

In a calmer voice, the most emotional of the Maloofs acknowledged that he "receives calls every day" from representatives in other cities and insisted "nothing has changed."

"There is a sense of urgency because we've been at this for so long," he said from his cell phone. "We can't sugarcoat it. Everybody knows the region needs a new arena. When the NCAA (Tournament) is refusing to schedule events in Sac, you have to acknowledge that you need an entertainment venue. I can't give you a time table, but at some point, something has to get done. (Sacramento) mayor Kevin Johnson is working with four different groups, looking at four plans, and we're hoping something comes out of this. We want to be right here in Sacramento. We've always said that. It's been what? Eleven years? Rumors, rumors, rumors. I get tired of answering all these questions. Can't we just talk about how much better DeMarcus Cousins is getting?"

The relocation chatter was revived late last week amid reports that two private firms are negotiating to buy controlling interest in the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, leading to speculation that the Maloofs are in financial trouble. Joe Maloof said the family is "restructuring" their financial obligations at the family-owned casino, then added, "We will still own the Palms. We're just refinancing like everybody else in Vegas is doing. The economy has hit Vegas hard. But we'll come out of this in a better position than we were. It's nothing more than that, believe me."

In another development, sources close to the situation confirmed the Kings are on the verge of announcing a new multi-year naming rights deal. In other words, Arco Arena won't be Arco Arena much longer. Asked to provide details, Joe Maloof would say only, "I can't talk about that right now. You'll just have to wait. But everybody is going to be surprised."

Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/sports/kings/archives/2011/01/maloofs-reitera.html#ixzz1AkcaIuPK
 
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@me actually hoping/expecting some resolution before this stupid deadline
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@me actually hoping/expecting some resolution before this stupid deadline
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[h2]Source: New Name for Kings Arena Will Be 'Power Balance Pavilion' [/h2]
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by Aykis16 on Jan 11, 2011 12:59 PM PST in Arena



More photos » Jae C. Hong - AP

7 days ago: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant wears a Power Balance bracelet on his wrist during the first half of an NBA basketball game with the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Browse more photos »

For 25 years we have known the Sacramento Kings' arena in Natomas as ARCO Arena, but the building's naming rights are set to expire in 2011 and the gas company opted not to renew its contract.  Almost lost in yesterday's Bee interview with Joe Maloof was this bit on the arena naming rights:
In another development, sources close to the situation confirmed the Kings are on the verge of announcing a new multi-year naming rights deal. In other words, Arco Arena won't be Arco Arena much longer. Asked to provide details, Joe Maloof would say only, "I can't talk about that right now. You'll just have to wait. But everybody is going to be surprised."


Today, a credible source told Sactown Royalty that the Kings have agreed in principle to a five-year deal with Power Balance LLC to rename the arena the Power Balance Pavilion.  This is not a joke, and Joe Maloof was right.  Everybody is going to be surprised.

Power Balance is an Orange County based company founded in 2007 that pitches wristbands and bracelets that are said to improve your balance and athletic performance. Power Balance claims to "use holographic technology" to "work with your body’s natural energy field."  You might have seen their commercials.

Well Kings fans, what do you think?
 
[h2]Source: New Name for Kings Arena Will Be 'Power Balance Pavilion' [/h2]
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by Aykis16 on Jan 11, 2011 12:59 PM PST in Arena



More photos » Jae C. Hong - AP

7 days ago: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant wears a Power Balance bracelet on his wrist during the first half of an NBA basketball game with the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Browse more photos »

For 25 years we have known the Sacramento Kings' arena in Natomas as ARCO Arena, but the building's naming rights are set to expire in 2011 and the gas company opted not to renew its contract.  Almost lost in yesterday's Bee interview with Joe Maloof was this bit on the arena naming rights:
In another development, sources close to the situation confirmed the Kings are on the verge of announcing a new multi-year naming rights deal. In other words, Arco Arena won't be Arco Arena much longer. Asked to provide details, Joe Maloof would say only, "I can't talk about that right now. You'll just have to wait. But everybody is going to be surprised."


Today, a credible source told Sactown Royalty that the Kings have agreed in principle to a five-year deal with Power Balance LLC to rename the arena the Power Balance Pavilion.  This is not a joke, and Joe Maloof was right.  Everybody is going to be surprised.

Power Balance is an Orange County based company founded in 2007 that pitches wristbands and bracelets that are said to improve your balance and athletic performance. Power Balance claims to "use holographic technology" to "work with your body’s natural energy field."  You might have seen their commercials.

Well Kings fans, what do you think?
 
I'm going to need Cousins to stop trying to make plays 20 feet from the basket. 
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I'm going to need Cousins to stop trying to make plays 20 feet from the basket. 
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Originally Posted by nicedudewithnicedreams

Maloofs prob got the best contract with them. Wish a local brand/company stepped up tho. Well, it is Sac...

Tale of the quarters right now...
True. Maybe they can give the Arena a little maintenance. Like in the locker rooms. The opponents room looks awful.
 
Originally Posted by nicedudewithnicedreams

Maloofs prob got the best contract with them. Wish a local brand/company stepped up tho. Well, it is Sac...

Tale of the quarters right now...
True. Maybe they can give the Arena a little maintenance. Like in the locker rooms. The opponents room looks awful.
 
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