Last Updated on February 24, 2011 4:08 pm by admin
The Sacramento Kings have filed a request for an extension on the NBA’s March 1 deadline to inform the league if the franchise intends to relocate next season.
NBA spokesman Tim Frank confirmed in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Thursday that Sacramento made the request. The Kings will have the opportunity to discuss their options at the NBA’s Board of Governors meetings April 14-15.
The move is the latest and perhaps strongest signal yet that the franchise is considering a move out of California’s capital city. Sacramento has struggled for years to build a new arena, which the Kings’ owners argue is crucial for long-term financial viability.
NBA Commissioner David Stern acknowledged during All-Star weekend that the Kings have had talks with officials in Anaheim, Calif., about relocating to its arena.