Tagged: Chris Hansen

Rumors To Reality
6:08 pm
Mon January 21, 2013

Hansen Confirms Deal To Bring NBA Team To Seattle

Credit (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Investor Chris Hansen waves to supporters of a proposal for a new NBA arena during a rally Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Seattle. The rally featured former SuperSonics stars Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton.

After weeks of rumors, it appears Seattle may have a new professional basketball team to replace the SuperSonics. Investor Chris Hansen said his group has entered an agreement to purchase a controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings. Seattle sports fans seemed pleased by the deal, but confessed they don’t know much yet about their new home team.

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NBA Deal
9:27 am
Mon January 21, 2013

Hansen Announces Pending Purchase Of Sacramento Kings

Credit Courtesy Otis Williams
Sonics fans showed their colors as rumors flew about a pending sale of the Sacramento Kings. Otis Williams takes a self-portrait with one of his prized Sonics Pumas.

Chris Hansen announced Monday that his investment group has a "binding agreement" to buy controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings basketball team from the Maloof family. The announcement ends weeks of rumor and speculation. 

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Sports
1:12 pm
Tue October 16, 2012

Sodo Arena Deal Approved: What’s Next For The Seattle Storm?

Seattle Storm playing Washington Mystics
Credit Flickr/Ronald Woan
Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics at Key Arena, June 2012.

The King County Council and Seattle City Council have approved the new arena deal to bring NBA and NHL teams to Seattle.

But what about the Seattle Storm?

Will they move to Chris Hansen’s new arena in Sodo, or will they continue to call Key Arena home? Ross talks to Seattle Storm president and CEO Karen Bryant.