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AP Sources: Investor seeking to buy Kings

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In this Dec. 26, 2009, photo, from left, brothers Phil, George, Gavin and Joe Maloof, owners of the Sacramento Kings, watch an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento, Calif. People with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, that investor Chris Hansen has contacted the Maloof family about buying the Kings.

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In this June 14, 2012, file photo, investor Chris Hansen smiles as he speaks to supporters of a proposal for a new NBA arena during a rally in Seattle. People with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, that Hansen has contacted the Maloof family about buying the Sacramento Kings. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because no deal has been reached. The Kings' future in Sacramento has been uncertain because the Maloofs and the city haven't been able to come up with a long-term arena solution.

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nvestor Chris Hansen has contacted the Maloof family about buying the Sacramento Kings, setting up the possibility of the NBA's return to Seattle. Hansen's interest was confirmed Wednesday by people with knowledge of the situation. They spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because no deal has been reached.