Commissioner Stern says bid to keep Kings in Sacramento isn't up to par
72 days ago
But he quickly added that he has been in contact with the Sacramento group, led by 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov and Southern California billionaire Ron Burkle, and said he believes the...
NBA receives bid for Kings from Sacramento group
81 days ago
The NBA has received an official offer from 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov and billionaire Ron Burkle to buy the Sacramento Kings and keep the team from moving to Seattle.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson rounding up the possibilities
81 days ago
Johnson also announced that Ron Burkle, co-owner of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, will lead the effort to build a new arena in the Downtown Plaza area of Sacramento.
Mayor reveals plan to keep Kings in Sacramento
81 days ago
"I've been assured by the commissioner of the NBA that we will be given full consideration," said Johnson, Sacramento's two-term mayor and a former NBA All-Star.It had been rumored for weeks that...
Seattle group makes initial payment on Kings
82 days ago
Johnson's efforts to keep the Kings have been reported to center on a bid from a group led by Ron Burkle, a co-owner of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, and 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov.
Kings waiting for Sacramento City Council
86 days ago
The Bee reported that "both the manager (Shirey) and the mayor (Johnson) have had recent informal talks with the group, which is reported to be led by billionaire grocery businessman Ron Burkle...
Mayor Kevin Johnson heads to Houston to keep Kings in Sacramento
94 days ago
Although it's known that ultrawealthy investors Ron Burkle and Mark Mastrov are assembling a counteroffer to keep the Kings in Sacramento, the mayor probably won't announce their partnership...
Mayor Johnson says he will announce new investors for Kings
104 days ago
Varying reports have identified the likely big-pocket investors as billionaire Ron Burkle, who also owns the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL, and Mark Mastrov, the founder of 24 Hour Fitness.
Mastrov appears key player in Sacramento bid to keep Kings
112 days ago
Mastrov attempted to buy the Golden State Warriors in 2010 and according to the Bee "is in serious discussions with billionaire Ron Burkle on teaming up on a bid to purchase the Kings and keep...
Burkle-Stern meeting shows NBA serious about keeping Kings in Sacramento
115 days ago
Ron Burkle, the Southern California grocery tycoon, sat down with NBA Commissioner David Stern at the league offices in New York, league spokesman Mike Bass said.