The Kings are exploring the possibility of applying to the NBA by the league's March 1 deadline for relocation to Anaheim for next season, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

While the Kings have not made a final decision, sources say team officials have been in contact with Orange County to examine the feasibility of a move.

NBA commissioner David Stern publicly confirmed for the first time Saturday night at his annual All-Star Weekend news conference that the Kings have had discussions with Anaheim officials about a possible move.

In a subsequent phone interview with ESPN.com, Kings co-owner Joe Maloof declined to discuss specifics but said: "We have to look at all of our options at this point. But we also want to concentrate on our team right now. Any of the arena stuff, we'll talk about that later."

There are a few obstacles, however, standing in front of a move to Anaheim for the Kings.

The Maloofs owe millions to the city of Sacramento in loans and they could also receive behind the scenes resistance from the Lakers and Clippers.

Officials at the Honda Center, according to the Sacramento Bee, declined comment Friday when asked if they are in negotiations with the Kings.