Business Journal: New Arena, Country Club Plaza, ZillowMay 24, 2013 | Steve MilneNow that there's a deal to sell the Sacramento Kings to local investors the spotlight shifts to plans for a new downtown arena. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says local business leaders are thrilled. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Downtown Rally Marks New Era for Kings--StorifyMay 23, 2013There was a little party downtown Thursday night, and many in attendance shared their experience using Twitter. We scoured the land of hashtags to bring you a collection of the best. Refresh your browser for the latest update.
Fans Rally While Investors Move Forward With Purchase of Downtown PlazaMay 23, 2013 | Bob MoffittThousands of people turned out for a rally celebrating the Sacramento Kings staying in town. While they were cheering, the incoming team owners were announcing a change of ownership of the proposed site for a new arena- the Downtown Plaza.
Interest in Downtown Development Increases With Sale of KingsMay 20, 2013The sale of the Sacramento Kings will likely affect several development projects near a proposed arena in Downtown Sacramento.
Maloofs Reach Agreement to Sell Kings to Sacramento GroupMay 17, 2013A source tells Capital Public Radio a "preliminary" agreement has been reached with the Maloof family to sell controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings to a group headed by Vivek Ranadive.
As it Happens: Mayor Announces Sale of Kings to Sacramento Investor GroupMay 17, 2013Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Friday morning that a deal to sell the Kings has been reached between the Maloof family and a group of local investors. We pulled together social media coverage and reaction. Refresh your browser for the latest updates.
Sacramento Celebrates Kings SaleMay 17, 2013The Maloof family has agreed to sell its majority shares of the Sacramento Kings. The agreement also means the new owners and the City of Sacramento will continue with their plans to build a downtown arena.
Here They Stay: NBA Owners Reject Kings RelocationMay 16, 2013After meeting for hours, NBA owners gave a resounding “no” to the bid to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle. But it’s still unclear if the team will be sold to the local investor group that’s promised to build a new downtown basketball arena.
Mayor: This Deal is DoneMay 16, 2013But, the papers have not been signed. Fourteen months ago, the mayor said much the same thing.
Here They Vote: Decision Day for NBA OwnersMay 15, 2013This could finally be the day basketball fans in Sacramento and Seattle learn whether they’ll have a team in town next year. NBA owners have begun meeting in Dallas and they’re expected to vote on whether to allow the Kings to move.