Kings to Seattle

[Wolfpackbobcat]

Hello SuperSonics


http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/0...e-based-group/

[ziggy]

I feel terrible for the Sacramento fans.

Read some of the comments in this thread --> http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2013/1...or-500-million

[murphman]

Looks less likely that Cousins will be traded now. New ownership is going to want to build around him hoping the change will improve his disposition.

[spectre]

Totally f'ed up. All of us should be able to commiserate with those SAC fans but at least we had a good product. They've had a multitude of high picks and they still couldn't get a credible team on the floor.

Sucks. I hate this.

[enigmaboy89]

Truly sucks for the Sacramento fans, now they have no sports team.

[spectre]

Reading on the other forums it sounds like it's not a done deal yet. There would be a relocation fee (approx. 150 million) plus there's a 70 million loan that would have to be paid back to Sacramento. Some are saying there's a possibility owners from Sac. could step up with a smaller offer (but a net gain for the Maloofs) and keep the team there.

Pulling hard for Kevin Johnson to keep the team.

[Roon]

Not surprised at all. I am excited that Seattle will have a basketball team again. I think this will officially end any possible trade involving Cousins. I think all major personnel moves will be put on hold as far as the Kings are concerned.

[Plowright]

I just hope to god this never happens to us again.

[Plowright]

They will jump on the warriors bandwagon for sure

[QC Thundercats]

I'd also add, the same state doesn't mean anything in regards to regional pride. Some cities have such a rivalry that they would never pull for the other city's team.

Plus there's the whole being able to attend a game thing. You're more connected to a team you invest money in and can attend games regularly. Sacramento citizens aren't traveling many hours to watch a game in LA. It's like driving down to Orlando just to watch a game. There's just less of a connection if its not your community, doesn't matter if its the same state.

Hell, even the same city. If New York lost the Mets, I guarantee those fans aren't gonna pull for the Yankees. Same with cubs and white sox fans. Even within 8 miles, if Carolina ever disappeared from earth (stop dreaming abc'ers), you would never find a true UNC fan then pulling for dook, just because they are right there.