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Sacramento officials arrive in Orlando
City officials arrive in Orlando to prepare for weekend arena negotiations -
George Maloof has "big issues"
George Maloof tells reporters that arena talks have been "productive" but that there are still "big issues" -
K.J.: "Game over"
Maloofs, NBA and city agree to nonbinding handshake deal on arena. Mayor Kevin Johnson calls it "game over." -
NBA tells Maloofs they can negotiate later—or opt out
First, George Maloof sends email to NBA with concerns over final term sheet. Then, NBA tells Maloofs in email that city does not want most concerns included in term sheet for "political reasons"; they will have chance to further negotiate and "opportunity to pull out" of deal in future Finally, a letter from a Maloof attorney cites predevelopment costs, collateral on loan as two of many points that need further negotiation. -
City council approves term sheet
The Sacramento City Council approves arena financial term sheet with a 7 to 2 vote. Sometime in March, a Maloof attorney files a Public Records Act request with the city of Sacramento regarding arena discussions. -
AEG comes to Sacramento
Officials from AEG arrive in Sacramento. This is the first meeting with the Kings; AEG head Tim Leiweke tells reporters he doesn't think the NBA is helping the Maloofs with $73 million arena share. -
STOP petition born
Sacramento Taxpayers Opposed to Pork launch petition drive to put arena financing plan on November ballot. -
Kings say no to predevelopment costs
Maloof spokesman Eric Rose says team will not pay predevelopment expenses, as has been the Kings' position since day No. 1, he argues. -
NBA helps out with predevelopment
NBA Commissioner David Stern announces the league will "advance" the Kings' predevelopment expenses. -
George Maloof: "No one's trying to kill the deal"
George Maloof tells media: "No one's trying to kill the deal. It's all part of negotiations." -
Maloof attorney letter
Maloof attorney sends letter to city of Sacramento reiterating points of February 29 NBA letter, voicing need for further negotiations. -
City won't be "jerked around"
Mayor Johnson tells Maloofs the city will not be "jerked around" and calls Maloofs' statement that they never agreed to predevelopment costs "disingenuous." The city council also votes 7 to 2 to commit $6.5 million in predevelopment costs. -
Media scapegoats Maloofs
Media, including Sacramento Bee columnist Ailene Voisin, ponder Maloofs' motives. "What are they plotting?" she asks. -
Mayor says no more negotiating
25 local business owners send letter to NBA asking for new Kings owners. Mayor Johnson's letter to Maloofs contradicts NBA's stance. "Under no circumstances will the City make material adjustments to the current terms of the deal," Johnson writes. -
"Bad faith"
At a press conference in New York City, Maloofs outline concerns with arena deal and accuse city of acting in "bad faith." -
Stern: "Nothing further to be done"
NBA Commissioner Stern says "there's nothing further to be done" to save deal. Stern announces NBA would have paid for $67 million of Maloofs' $73 million share. -
K.J. forges ahead
Mayor Johnson announces plan to build downtown arena "with or without" the Kings -
K.J. surprise George Maloof in Vegas
After days of texting, Major Johnson flies to Las Vegas unannounced for meeting with George Maloof. -
K.J., Maloofs to meet again
Maloofs scheduled to meet with Mayor Johnson in Sacramento -
Robbie Waters targets Anaheim
Former councilman Robbie Waters files public-records request with city of Anaheim.
