That doesn't mean the Maloofs will take the offer already out there, which matched Hansen's initial purchase agreement. Frankly, the Ranadive group shouldn't need to match the escalated offers. The Maloofs agreed to sell the team for a set price. (Binding, right?) Whether that sale is made to Hansen or Ranadive shouldn't matter.

The Bee's story also reveals that the NBA sent a memo outlining the Hansen/Maloof Back-Up Plan From Hell to owners on Friday; one wonders if the relocation/finance supercommittee will make a recommendation on that as well today. The finance committee could also take their vote on the Hansen bid, the Ranadive bid and probably some still-secret bizarre fourth back-up plan that results in a team in Kamchatka.