Maloof family

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The Maloof family are a family group which owns several business properties and professional sports franchises. They are best known for being the owners of the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Sacramento Monarchs of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and The Palms hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. They owned the Houston Rockets, from 1979 to 1982. They purchased the Kings in 1999.

The family consists of the late George J. Maloof, Sr., his wife Colleen, and their children:

Adrienne Maloof-Nassif (born September 1, 1961)
Joe Maloof (born Joseph George Maloof November 15, 1955)
Gavin Maloof (born Gavin Patrick Maloof October 9, 1956)
George J. Maloof, Jr. (born George Joseph Maloof, Jr. September 2, 1964)
Phil Maloof (born Phillip James Maloof April 9, 1967)

Trivia

- The Maloof's frequently appear on the television show "Las Vegas."

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