Kings Looking at Relocation

By Justin Worsley,

Sources have told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that the Sacramento Kings are seriously considering moving the franchise south to Anaheim.

If they franchise does intend to move, they will need to apply for a relocation with the league by the March 1 deadline.

The Kings moved to Sacramento in 1985, moving away from Kansas City. The franchise has also called Rochester and Omaha their home.

The King's are the only professional sports franchise located in Sacramento. It is also a more populated area than Anaheim. Anaheim has two other professional sports franchises residing in the city, the NHL's Ducks and baseball's Angels.

One reason the team may be looking at relocation is due to the fact that they are unable to fill their seats. The Kings rank 29th in the NBA in attendance, only the New Jersey Nets rank lower. The Nets will be relocating to Brooklyn in 2012.

Sacramento has also failed to secure a new stadium for the Kings. If the team was to relocate, they would play in the Honda Center, where the Ducks also play.

Sacramento is currently 13-40 and is on pace to miss their fifth consecutive postseason.