The Maloofs long ago turned to the NBA for a solution - out of total desperation. Remember Cal Expo land swap proposed deal that went nowhere like so many other attempts over the years? Now Maloofs are mostly on the sidelines and are likely to just be tenants at any new arena that MUST have a solid funding source in place by March 1, 2012 or the team leaves - the NBA packing up as much as owners. If Kings move the wheels will still be turning (albiet in embarassing disgust) for a new sport and entertainment facility - but there won't be an NBA team playing here for many, many, years - if ever. Just lots of concerts, ice shows, maybe an NHL franchise, maybe an NCAA basketball final four. As far as Mayor Johnson, he's last best hope to pull it all together with much needed regional solution from his little perch as merely one vote on city council and head cheerleader of the down to the wire do or die effort. Sac has no money to put up, maybe can sell off some city owned land - if anybody will buy - and that's not going to raise all that much dough. To get right to point of OP question: The next few months are critical - especially by end of year, but of course by March 1. It will require a miracle to happen (especially in this rough economic enviornment) but I just don't know if it comes together in time to save the Sacramento Kings.
