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Mayor Mike McGinn says the city and Chris Hansen's ownership group still have time to pull something together. If anything, the opportunity to bring in the Kings came sooner than he expected. “We knew going in this was a long term endeavor,” he said. “So we just have to be ready, to keep being prepared to get an NBA team, and again, we're fortunate to have an ownership group like this, and we're really fortunate to have the fan support that we have.” king5.com

Sacramento Kings, Owners, Chris Hansen, Mike McGinn 

Sonics fans rallied in Seattle Monday night to send a message about the return of the NBA to Seattle. It comes two days before league owners are scheduled to finally vote on the proposed move of the Kings franchise to Seattle. Sonics faithful gathered at two rallies - one at Seattle's FX McRory's in Pioneer Square and at Neumo's on Capitol Hill - to show their green and gold. Mayor Mike McGinn was among the many fans who posed for a group photo to send to NBA owners. NWCN.com

Sacramento Kings, Mike McGinn 

Seattle Major Mike McGinn: “I have been committed to making sure that Seattle’s in a position to get a team. And in terms that make sense for Seattle. That’s one of the really great parts about this arena plan, is the way in which it protected our budget. And we were creative in how we structured the deal. … I’ve reached out to David Stern in the past and I’ll do what’s required to bring a team back to Seattle.” Sports Radio Interviews

David Stern, Seattle, Mike McGinn 

Sean Cunningham: Seattle mayor Mike McGinn says he's had no direct contact with Chris Hansen or Maloofs. Earlier said: "if true, it's pretty cool." Twitter @News10Sean

Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, Joe Maloof, Chris Hansen, Mike McGinn 

Mayor Mike McGinn met with NBA Commissioner David Stern in New York City on Monday to tell him Seattle wants to bring back professional basketball. "We met so the mayor could show his commitment to bringing an NBA team back to Seattle," wrote McGinn spokesman Aaron Pickus in an email. Seattle Times

Seattle SuperSonics, David Stern, Mike McGinn