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Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.

The decision was largely based on the Maloof family's desire to focus all its energy and efforts on the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Maloof Sports & Entertainment had owned both teams.

Now, the WNBA is left scurrying to try to find a new owner for the organization and a suitable market: with the most logical place being the Bay Area, perhaps in Oakland or San Jose.

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WNBA Standings
Standings  |  Last Updated 15 September, 1:09 AM ET
Eastern Conference
  W L Pct
xyz-Indiana 22 12 .647
x-Atlanta 18 16 .529
x-Detroit 18 16 .529
x-Washington 16 18 .471
x-Chicago 16 18 .471
Connecticut 16 18 .471
New York 13 21 .382
 
Western Conference
  W L Pct
xyz-Phoenix 23 11 .676
x-Seattle 20 14 .588
x-Los Angeles 18 16 .529
x-San Antonio 15 19 .441
Minnesota 14 20 .412
Sacramento 12 22 .353
 
X - Clinched Playoff Spot, Y - Clinched Division, Z - Clinched Conference
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Friday, November 20, 2009
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