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Kevin Johnson Says He Has Approval To Seek Kings Counteroffer

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson today said that he "has received approval from NBA Commissioner David Stern to present a counteroffer to the league from investors who would keep the Kings in California's capital city." Johnson said the city is in a "six-week sprint'' to put together a proposal for the NBA's BOGs to consider. The league's deadline for teams to apply for relocation is March 1 (AP, 1/15).

Meanwhile, AEG officials said that the company is "still interested in participating" in a downtown Sacramento arena project to house the Kings "whether the team is under current or new ownership." AEG "had hoped last year to help partner" on an arena project. A company spokesperson said, "We remain committed to the mayor and the city, and we would be more than happy to meet with a potential new owner" (SACBEE.com, 1/15).

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