Mayor Kevin Johnson's investors would assuredly prefer to move forward with the downtown arena plan, but options are good. I'm not for one second believing that the Maloofs have any intention of keeping the team in Sacramento under their ownership. Their actions — or lack thereof — speak louder than anything else could. But having that option for a local buyer would be excellent. Options are good.

Now, we need to hear from the local buyers. Rather, the NBA and the Maloofs do.

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