It looks like the Sacramento Kings arena deal has fallen through.
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Friday's development suddenly improves the chances of Chris Hansen — the San Francisco hedge-fund manager who wants to build an arena for NBA and NHL teams in Seattle — acquiring the Kings.
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"However, these developments are a reminder that franchise opportunities may arise quickly and in an unpredictable fashion," he said in a statement. "And so we should continue with our joint efforts to find an 'Arena Solution' that best works for our City, County and the various constituents of our community and in as timely a fashion as is feasible to ensure we are in a position to take advantage of an inevitable opportunity when it arises."
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This a key and it doesn't look like Seattle is ready if the Coyotes become suddenly available. It could become interesting if the NHL finally decides they are open to moving that franchise and want to move it now.
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