Seattle SuperSonics Thread

[Sinner]

Well, well, well... assume nothing. 

 

[lightweight champion]

That brings us to two conclusions if true.

1.) Maloofs want more than what's offered.
Or
2.) Kings are not for sale

 

[Kimchi Papi]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....to-kings-to-seattle-not-a-done-deal-just-yet/

Sources: Sacramento Kings to Seattle not a done deal just yet
Aaron Bruski Jan 9, 2013, 3:09 PM EST

The ongoing joke about the Maloofs in league circles is that they can get the girl’s phone number, but they can’t close the deal.

After Adrian Wojnarowski’s report that the Maloofs are close to finalizing a $500 million deal with Seattle billionaire Chris Hansen, closing a deal shouldn’t be a problem this time, but there are plenty of reasons to not call it a “done deal” just yet.

Wojnarowski said as much when he tweeted “No agreement signed, but one source describes deal as “1st and goal at 1.” Maloofs history of changing course late still makes many uneasy.”

Indeed, sources close to the situation told PBT that there are still many hurdles for this deal to overcome, and that Sacramento still has willing, reputable buyers ready to meet or beat Hansen’s offer in order to keep the franchise in town.

Indeed, as reported here numerous times, Hansen would have to drastically overpay in order to outdo the Sacramento ownership groups, because Sac owners don’t have to account for a relocation fee, a city loan back to Sacramento, and the hard costs of moving. Sources say that this will total a minimum of $125 million, and should the NBA decide they want to levy a higher relocation fee to even out the playing field that number could increase.

This means that if the Maloofs sell to Hansen for $500 million, that in reality they are getting much, much less. In Sacramento, this means that it’s time for their local buyers to step up with their offers, and make the same effort the city made in the spring of 2011 when the Maloofs had most believing the team would move to Anaheim.

An offer of $425-$450 million dollars would start to put more money in the Maloofs’ pockets than the Seattle offer does, and that’s where the next step in this relocation debacle lies.

If there is any silver lining to today’s events for Kings fans and Sacramento, the Maloofs should be willing to entertain a bidding war, unless it is out of pure spite and indifference to any league reaction opposing such actions.

There are other hurdles for the deal to clear, including an up-or-down vote from the Board of Governors after a recommendation by the league’s relocation committee, headed up by none other than Clay Bennett. Bennett saw firsthand the difference in how the Seattle politicians turned their back on the Sonics when he arrived, independent of his and the league’s mishandling of that situation, and he has been extremely impressed with Sacramento’s efforts to keep their team.

However, David Stern has said he would try expedite any sale that moves a team to Seattle.

Hansen and the Maloofs will need to convince Bennett and the other 29 owners that torching the No. 20 Sacramento market, along with all of the negative attention the league’s relocation behavior will receive, will be worth the incremental benefit of going to a somewhat larger market with a handful of professional sports teams.

There are plenty of benefits to being in Seattle, and Hansen is the type of owner that they want. He and his group are about to throw nearly a billion dollars to obtain a franchise that Forbes valued at $300 million. And there is some sentiment that Seattle needs to be indemnified for what happened to them, though most sane people would say that two wrongs don’t make a right.

In Sacramento, this is the ultimate show us your hand moment. Look for mayor Kevin Johnson and his people to respond soon, and as we know with the Maloofs if there is anybody that can’t close a deal – it is them.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Source: Seattle groups offer was rejected by Maloofs. Hmmm. Plot thickening by the minute.
— stevelarge_cbs13 (@largesteven) January 9, 2013

Interesting that this random local media member is reporting this though

 

[elpablo21]

Source: Seattle groups offer was rejected by Maloofs. Hmmm. Plot thickening by the minute.
— stevelarge_cbs13 (@largesteven) January 9, 2013

Interesting that this random local media member is reporting this though

Still wouldnt be surprised though..it's the Maloofs

 

[pmatic]

The Kings are to Sacramento what Dwight Howard was to the Magic.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

The KingsMaloofs are to Sacramento what Dwight Howard was to the Magic.

 

[dmbrhs]

But Sam Amick said 20 mins ago that it wasn't looking good for Sacramento. I don't even know what to believe anymore.

 

[Sinner]

All these rumors and craziness, I could very well wake up tomorrow back at square-one and with no team. Good night.

 

[jumpmanfromdabay]

I'm happy for Seattle but no team in Sac

 

[Deleted member 38182]

All these rumors and craziness, I could very well wake up tomorrow back at square-one and with no team. Good night.

good night?!  its like 1:30 in the afternoon 

 

[Sinner]

^ Not in my part of the world... 

 

[lightweight champion]

You in Germany Sinner?

 

[Deleted member 38182]

^ Not in my part of the world... 

Are you in Europe 

if it makes you feel any better, yall didn't technically get the Kings just yet 

 

[shatterkneesinc]

steve ballmer tho?

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

The Sacramento rumor spin is working, no one has any idea what is going on with the deal or if it's still even happening as currently proposed.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Fighting fire with fire! 

 

[dmbrhs]

steve ballmer tho?

Let's just say I wouldn't want to be on the opposite side of the negotiating table with him.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

steve ballmer tho?

Let's just say I wouldn't want to be on the opposite side of the negotiating table with him.

Maloofs be Maloofing, don't ever underestimate their primate selves 

 

[dakid23]

Reebok releasing the Kemps

Nike releasing the Payton

We should have seen this coming...

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Just started watching The Wire a few days ago and saw this scene. I couldn't stop laughing when I realized this is where yall got this gif from

 

[dakid23]

Rck if we do get the team i'm sorry fam

But i will pay for your plane ticket to come up and watch a game and kick it in Seattle for a weekend.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Rck if we do get the team i'm sorry fam

But i will pay for your plane ticket to come up and watch a game and kick it in Seattle for a weekend.

If you're offering, I'm down! 

maybe catch a Sounders/Galaxy match 

 

[Deleted member 38182]

According to David Aldridge, George is refusing to sell to Burkle, not sure why especially when he can match.

 

[marath0n]

^^ be careful bro. Might wanna edit that

Edit: coo