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Let's Make A Deal: Maloofs Agree To Sell NBA Kings To Sacramento Group

05 / 17 / 13

The Sacramento-based group bidding for the NBA Kings has "reached a deal with the Maloof family to buy its controlling stake" in the team, with the agreement expected to be unveiled Friday, according to a front-page piece by Bizjak, Lillis & Kasler of the SACRAMENTO BEE. A source said that if th...

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