<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Final vote appears to be 22-8 saying no to relocation.<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NBAKings">#NBAKings</a></p>— Bryan May (@BMayNews10) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMayNews10/status/334792396053307394">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Congratulations to Sacramento. I really hope that the city is able to afford the arena, given the expense to the public. They have always supported their team and, hopefully, the team will finally install competent management and learn to be competitive financially without revenue sharing (if that is still part of Ranadive's offer). Hopefully the fans will return to their games, cowbells in tow.
Stern press conference(tweets) Spoiler <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>... Stern says there was "generalized'' talk toconsider expansion but not until next TV deals expire after 2015-16 season ....</p>— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) <a href="https://twitter.com/bcondotta/status/334796207325077504">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern promises fair dealing & consideration down the road to Seattle group</p>— Ben Adler (@adlerben) <a href="https://twitter.com/adlerben/status/334796260336877568">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: I would say this is a victory for Sacramento, not a victory for the NBA</p>— Bryan May (@BMayNews10) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMayNews10/status/334796381170589696">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: Maloofs were clear they wanted to sell to Seattle from the start, but their binding deal expired w/ today's relocation vote</p>— Ben Adler (@adlerben) <a href="https://twitter.com/adlerben/status/334796973859295232">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern says the NBA was voting on the $625m.</p>— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels5) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisDaniels5/status/334797318622703616">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: We couldn't make it (to a vote on the Kings) in time for the last mtg, so we had to schedule a special mtg.</p>— Ben Adler (@adlerben) <a href="https://twitter.com/adlerben/status/334797850594664452">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: Timeline didn't favor Sac, but Sac used the time in this process to firm its offer up. Did what it had to do btwn last mtg & this one</p>— Ben Adler (@adlerben) <a href="https://twitter.com/adlerben/status/334797995008741376">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Adam Silver: We;ve never waivered in our desire to return to the city of Seattle.Expansion was discussed as a possibility down the road</p>— Bryan May (@BMayNews10) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMayNews10/status/334798247954632706">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern says it was a failure that the (Sonics) left Seattle. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NBASeattle">#NBASeattle</a></p>— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels5) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisDaniels5/status/334798720619143168">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Was Seattle used as a pawn? Stern gives long answer but says edge goes to the incumbent. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NBAKings">#NBAKings</a></p>— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels5) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisDaniels5/status/334799188334362624">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: Maloofs have right to retain ownership of the franchise b/c all we did was vote on relocation.</p>— Bryan May (@BMayNews10) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMayNews10/status/334799257896902656">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: "It's my expectation that we'll be able to make a deal...(with Ranadive)...It's not a certainty."</p>— Dale Kasler (@dakasler) <a href="https://twitter.com/dakasler/status/334799500151513088">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: If there is a signed doc (on sale to Sac group) we would quickly convene via conf call league's Finance Cmte, which has vetted offer</p>— Ben Adler (@adlerben) <a href="https://twitter.com/adlerben/status/334799573975441409">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: Once Sacramento got engaged in doing this & being able to deliver on promise that advantage to incumbent was going to prevale</p>— Bryan May (@BMayNews10) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMayNews10/status/334799914380976128">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern says that reports of increased offers by Seattle group rubbing the league the wrong way was inaccurate.</p>— Jason Puckett (@JasonPuckettKJR) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonPuckettKJR/status/334800324902653956">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern says increased offer did not offend owners, blamed that story on the “Twittersphere” <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NBAKings">#NBAKings</a></p>— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels5) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisDaniels5/status/334800430527836161">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern says ultimately there was nothing more Seattle could have done, that it was simply "advantage incumbency'' for Sacramento. ...</p>— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) <a href="https://twitter.com/bcondotta/status/334800441575604225">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stern: @<a href="https://twitter.com/vivek">vivek</a> group's price is $525 mil overall valuation of team (Seattle group's original offer). That's $341mil for 65% up for sale</p>— Ben Adler (@adlerben) <a href="https://twitter.com/adlerben/status/334800498832072705">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Silver: Wrenching decision for several of the owners. I don't think 22-8 reflects the view of the league/owners towards Seattle.</p>— Ben Adler (@adlerben) <a href="https://twitter.com/adlerben/status/334800830836404225">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
22-8 is a razor thin margin, considering there's probably 4-5 owners who were bullied by Stern to make the tally seem more decisive. Combined with a 4-3 relocation committee vote, it's really starting to expose cracks/factions within the 30 owners.
Not sure why this is meaningful. People have different opinions and business judgments. Heck, take a vote among 30 of your family members about where to go to dinner is most likely result in a split.
nba franchises will be going for liquidation half off or buy one get one free in a few years anyways...seattle group dodged a bullet
Have to think it was everyone who either has a problem with Stern, as well as those most affected by a team in Sacramento (wealthy owners). Maloofs, obviously then Paul Allen, Cuban, Sterling, Buss, Prokhorov, Dolan, last one maybe Reinsdorf?
Or Stern is really just a vindictive prick. First thing he says in the room is "Let's make this quick, I have a game in Oklahoma City to attend to". Never seen such blatant hatred by an important sports figure like his hatred for Seattle.
Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't the nba JUST talking about contraction? Now we are talking about expansion? WTH?
Time for the Maloofs to gut the team and send all their good draft picks (if they have any) to other teams as an FU to Stern.
Expansion would be horrible. If anything we need to contract and consolidate talent. Too many teams already super thin on talent.
They can dress it up however they would like. I still think it is a tough sell to convince a court that working with Sac on their bid while denying a much higher bid (with less public money) is targeted toward promoting competition.
Saw that. That guy really wanted to give an FU to Seattle. I have heard before that Stern knows how to hold a grudge.
I said from the beginning that Stern would not allow the Kings to move to Seattle. Stern is still pissed at Seattle for not giving the Sonics a shinny new arena. There s no question that if the Seattle group trying to buy the Kings were from Las Vegas and trying to move the team there they would already be gone. Stern is a prick.
If what you think is right and the NBA has a high probability of losing, I'm sure the Maloofs and the Seattle group will file a lawsuit any day now. If what you think is right, then it is rather strange that the NBA, who no doubt had their counsel conduct a careful research of relevant anti-trust law, just willingly subjected itself to legal liabilities that include treble damages and that you claim risk breaking up the league.
