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Seattle super sonics might be back

A move to Seattle now awaits the Sacramento Kings, with a sale of the NBA franchise just needing league approval.

The Maloof family has come to an agreement to sell the Kings to a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen, the NBA said in a statement Monday. Citing a person familiar with the decision, the Associated Press reported that Hansen’s group will purchase a 65% stake in a sale that values the Kings at a NBA-record $525 million. The new ownership group is expected to move the team to Seattle, perhaps as soon as next season, bringing the SuperSonics back to the NBA.

The investment group is expected to contribute $290 million in private investment toward the arena and transportation improvements in the area of the Seattle venues. The rest, $200 million in public financing, would be paid back using the proceeds from rent money and admissions taxes from the arena.

The sale is comprised of the Maloof family’s 53% share, as well as minority owner Bob Hernreich’s 12% ownership. The Seattle-based investor group, which also includes Microsoft (MSFT) chief executive Steve Ballmer and two members of the Nordstrom (JWN) department store family, hopes to buy out the Kings’ other minority owners. Hansen, a Seattle native who invested in a project to build a new arena near the city’s other sports venues, is the founder of San Francisco-based Valiant Capital Management.

Yahoo! Sports reported that the franchise will move to Seattle and play in the SuperSonics’ previous home, KeyArena, for the next two seasons before moving to the new facility, which will also be built to house a future NHL franchise. Any team hoping to relocate for next season must apply by March 1.

Both Hansen and the Maloof family confirmed the agreement in separate statements.

“Our negotiations with the (Maloof) family were handled with the utmost honor and professionalism and we hope to continue their legacy and be great stewards of this NBA franchise in the coming years and decades," Hansen said.

Hansen said terms of the deal were confidential.

“We have always appreciated and treasured our ownership of the Kings and have had a great admiration for the fans and our team members,” said Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof. “We would also like to thank Chris Hansen for his professionalism during our negotiation. Chris will be a great steward for the franchise.”

Meanwhile, the Kings can listen to other offers until the NBA Board of Governors votes on the current deal. Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, a former All-Star point guard, said last week that NBA commissioner David Stern will allow him to present a counteroffer on behalf of buyers who would keep the franchise in California’s capital.

"Sacramento has proven that it is a strong NBA market with a fan base that year in and year out has demonstrated a commitment to the Kings by selling out 19 of 27 seasons in a top 20 market and owning two of the longest sellout streaks in NBA history," Johnson said.

Johnson, in hopes of keeping the team in Sacramento, told league owners the city would work to finance a new arena. But negotiations between the Maloofs and the city broke down last year.

The Maloofs reportedly considered Anaheim, Calif., as an eventual destination, while Las Vegas and Virginia Beach were also understood to be talking with the Kings.

Seattle is currently one of the largest U.S. markets without an NBA team. The Seattle SuperSonics moved from the Puget Sound to Oklahoma City in 2008.

Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2013/01/21/seattle-based-group-scores-deal-to-buy-nbas-kings/#ixzz2IeRHpc5W

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FRIDAY(sat), FEB. 15

 

12am. | Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | ESPN

 

The 2013 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is a chance for luminaries from the entertainment world to mix with athletes past and present. The game this year in Houston promises to bring out the biggest and brightest.

 

NBA All-Stars James Harden of the host Houston Rockets and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder will serve as the West and East team coaches, respectively.

This year's rosters include celebrities from film, TV, and music. Reigning 2012 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP Kevin Hart ("Real Husbands of Hollywood"), will look to defend his title alongside stars like Grammy Award-winner Ne-Yo (R&B/pop); Nick Cannon ("Real Husbands of Hollywood"); Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games); Trey Songz (R&B Singer/Actor); Usain Bolt (Olympic gold medal sprinter); Arne Duncan (Secretary of Education); Terrence Jenkins ("E! News," Anchor); Common (Rapper/Actor); John Schriffen (ABC News Correspondent); Ryen Russillo (ESPN Host); NBA Legends Dikembe Mutombo (eight-time NBA All-Star), Clyde Drexler (ten-time NBA All-Star), Sean Elliott (two-time NBA All-Star), and Bruce Bowen (NBA legend); WNBA stars Tamika Catchings ( Indiana Fever) and Maya Moore (Minnesota Lynx).

Queen Latifah (Rapper/Singer/Actress) and Samantha Harris (TV Host) will be the assistant coaches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 am. | BBVA Rising Stars Challenge |ESPN

 

#teamShaq

Damian Lillard (Portland)

Kyrie Irving (Cleveland)

Andrew Nicholson (Orlando)

Klay Thompson (Golden State)

Harrison Barnes (Golden State)

Chandler Parsons (Houston)

Dion Waiters (Cleveland)

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Charlotte)

Tyler Zeller (Cleveland)

Kemba Walker (Charlotte)

*Andre Drummond (Detroit)

#teamChuck

Anthony Davis (New Orleans)

Kenneth Faried (Denver)

Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio)

Bradley Beal (Washington)

Ricky Rubio (Minnesota)

Tristan Thompson (Cleveland)

Nikola Vucevic (Orlando)

Brandon Knight (Detroit)

Isaiah Thomas (Sacramento)

Alexey Shved (Minnesota)

 

 

 

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

 

All Times Eastern (ET)

• 1.30 am. | NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm | ESPN

-- 2013 Sears Shooting Stars (1st Event)

-- 2013 Taco Bell Skills Challenge (2nd Event)

 

2013 Eastern Conference Taco Bell Skills Challenge Participants

Jrue Holiday (Philadelphia)

Brandon Knight (Detroit)

Jeff Teague (Atlanta)

2013 Western Conference Taco Bell Skills Challenge Participants

Tony Parker (San Antonio)

Damian Lillard (Portland)

Jeremy Lin (Houston)

-- 2013 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest (3rd Event)

 

Paul George (Indiana)

Kyrie Irving (Cleveland)

Steve Novak (New York)

 

2013 Western Conference Foot Locker Three-Point Contest Participants

Ryan Anderson (New Orleans)

Matt Bonner (San Antonio)

Stephen Curry (Golden State)

-- 2013 Sprite Slam Dunk (4th Event)

 

East Dunkers
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GERALD GREEN

Indiana Pacers

F | 6-8 | 210

 
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TERRENCE ROSS

Toronto Raptors

G | 6-6 | 195

 
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JAMES WHITE

New York Knicks

G-F | 6-7 | 215

West Dunkers
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ERIC BLEDSOE

L.A. Clippers

G | 6-1 | 195

 
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JEREMY EVANS

Utah Jazz

F | 6-9 | 194

 
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KENNETH FARIED

Denver Nuggets

F | 6-8 | 228

 

SUNDAY, FEB. 17

 

All times Eastern (ET)

1am. | NBA All-Star Game presented by Kia | Sky sports4 / ESPN

 

EAST

 

 

7 * Carmelo Anthony (Knicks) F 6-8 230 05/29/84 Syracuse/USA 6 * LeBron James (Heat) F 6-8 250 12/30/84 St. Vincent-St. Mary HS (OH)/USA 5 * Kevin Garnett (Celtics) C-F 6-11 253 05/19/76 Farragut Academy HS (IL)/USA 9 | Rajon Rondo (Celtics) G 6-1 186 02/22/86 Kentucky/USA 3 * Dwyane Wade (Heat) G 6-4 220 01/17/82 Marquette/USA 1 Chris Bosh (Heat) C-F 6-11 235 03/24/84 Georgia Tech/USA 6 # Tyson Chandler (Knicks) C 7-1 240 10/02/82 Dominguez HS (CA)/USA 9 Luol Deng (Bulls) F 6-9 220 04/16/85 Duke/Sudan 24 # Paul George (Pacers) G-F 6-8 221 05/02/90 Fresno State/USA 11 # Jrue Holiday (76ers) G 6-4 205 06/12/90 UCLA/USA 2 # Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers) G 6-3 191 03/23/92 Duke/USA 11 # Brook Lopez (Nets) C 7-0 265 04/01/88 Stanford/USA 13 # Joakim Noah (Bulls) C 6-11 232 02/25/85 Florida/USA Head Coach: Erik Spoelstra (Heat)

WEST

 

 

 

 

NO.

PLAYER (TEAM) POS. HT. WT. BIRTHDATE FROM 35 * Kevin Durant (Thunder) F 6-9 235 09/29/88 Texas/USA 32 * Blake Griffin (Clippers) F 6-10 251 03/16/89 Oklahoma/USA 12 * Dwight Howard (Lakers) C 6-11 265 12/08/85 SW Atlanta Christian Academy (GA)/USA 24 * Kobe Bryant (Lakers) G 6-6 205 08/23/78 Lower Merion HS (PA)/USA 3 * Chris Paul (Clippers) G 6-0 175 05/06/85 Wake Forest/USA 12 LaMarcus Aldridge (Trail Blazers) F 6-11 240 07/19/85 Texas/USA 21 Tim Duncan (Spurs) F 6-11 255 04/25/76 Wake Forest/U.S. Virgin Islands 13 # James Harden (Rockets) G 6-5 220 08/26/89 Arizona State/USA 10 David Lee (Warriors) F-C 6-9 240 04/29/83 Florida/USA 9 Tony Parker (Spurs) G 6-2 185 05/17/82 Paris BR/France 50 Zach Randolph (Grizzlies) F 6-9 260 07/16/81 Michigan State/USA 0 Russell Westbrook (Thunder) G 6-3 187 11/12/88 UCLA/USA Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Spurs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This game here will show why Kyrie will soon be the best PG in NBA.

 

As I said before Blake is evolving. I dunno how good he will get, but if he continues its nuts.

 

The usual suspects (LBJ, Kobe, KDtrey, CP3 etc) will do what they do Lool.

 

Harden coming out season. This is the cherry on the cake for him. Will do what he does best aswell.

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Yea

I think sky show more east hine games n espen show west

Thats why skys games are on early tru time zones

Sky just have 1 or 2 games everysunday

Espn have games at night 12pm or later more time thursday friday or sat there games are on but they do random days at times

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