The Sacramento Kings have announced plans to relocate the Reno Bighorns to Stockton, CA, 45 minutes south of the King offices according to a team release.
“Our NBA G League team has been an incredible asset to help prepare players for NBA action and bringing the team closer to Sacramento will allow us to continue to build on that success and increase efficiency to this valuable developmental tool,” said Sacramento Kings General Manager Vlade Divac via press release.
The team tentatively plans to play in the Stockton Arena according to the press release, pending a vote from the Stockton City Council.
“With the addition of NBA G League Basketball in the Central Valley, each of California’s NBA franchises have a powerful asset within an hour of their headquarters to help develop their players and expand their fan bases with elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere,” said NBA G League President Malcolm Turner via press release.
No plans have been announced to rebrand the Bighorns at this time.
2 Ways & 10 Days reported on the possible move to Stockton earlier this year.
I've actually went to a Bighorns home game so it's disappointing they are leaving Reno.