The Kings have enjoyed a close relationship with their D-League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns, for a few years now. One of the first things Vivek Ranadivé did upon becoming owner of the Kings was to strike up a deal with the Bighorns for single affiliation and the agreement to run the basketball side of things. Now the Kings are looking for more control, as Sam Amick reports that the Kings are going to be buying the controlling interest of the team to run it from top to bottom.
Operationally this means the Bighorns are no longer just an affiliate of the Kings but part of the team’s brand now.