Albeit with conflicting reports, the Sacramento Kings appear to be staying in California's capital?for now, at least.
On Friday afternoon, the Los Angeles Times reported that league officials confirmed that the Kings will play out at least one season in Sacramento. Whether or not the team will stay in Sacramento beyond next season will largely depend on whether or not Mayor Kevin Johnson and the city fulfill what they have pledged to do to make sure the city can sustain the team and get a new arena built.
However, Stern confirmed the NBA's continuing interest in Sacramento's offer.
"Mayor Johnson made certain representations about community support that he had secured," Stern said.
"The committee thought it would be prudent to send an NBA task force out to Sacramento to verify those commitments.
"And that is now what's being done."
However, shortly after the Times' story broke, Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated didn't outright deny the report, but was skeptical in a series of tweets. Amick is formerly a Kings beat writer for the Sacramento Bee.
After speaking to several highly-involved sources, I would say that it's still looking very good for Sacto but no decision yet.
Maloofs are still considering Anaheim, according to sources. NBA's further investigation into mayor Kevin Johnson's claims next week.
It's telling, however, that there is no current plan to analyze Anaheim situation further on part of the NBA.
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