Today was the deadline for Kings' owners, the Maloof family, to file a request to relocate the team to Anaheim. They now have until April 18.th
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says he's been trying to rally
support from local business and government leaders to keep the
Kings in Sacramento.
He says he's considering all possible options if the team
leaves. He even suggested he might be talking to other NBA
teams.
"Read between the lines," Johnson said. "We're not
gonna be caught flat-footed. We're not gonna take it lying
down. We need to know what all our options are. And I
think Sacramento deserves a
team."
Johnsons says he's meeting with the Maloofs later in the
week. But he won't have much influence over their
decision.
He says the team will probably go to Anaheim if they can get a
good deal.