So, you’re at a dinner party, and someone brings up the Kings—the NHL team that made Los Angeles a hockey town. You nod along, stirring your pasta, when a friend asks, “Wait, does Adrienne Maloof still own them?” Suddenly, the table goes quiet. Everyone looks to you for the answer.
Let’s settle this right now. No, Adrienne Maloof does not still own the Los Angeles Kings. She hasn’t for years. It’s like asking if your old college roommate still pays the rent on your first apartment. The names change, the roommates move on, and so do the ownership rosters of sports teams.
Here’s the quick history. Adrienne Maloof and her family bought the Kings back in 1987. They were part-owners during the glamorous "Gretzky era" and through those early Stanley Cup struggles. Think of it like hosting a legendary block party—you helped set it up, but eventually, you hand the grill tongs to someone else.
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The Maloof family sold their majority stake in the Kings in 1995. Then, in 2012, they fully exited. That was the same year the Kings won their first Stanley Cup. Timing in life is everything, right? It’s like finally learning to make sourdough bread, then giving away your starter just when everyone starts raving about your loaves.
Why does this even matter to you? Because Adrienne Maloof is a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills. She famously brought her glamour, her drama, and her huge family fortune to our TV screens. When she’d mention “the Kings,” we all felt a little closer to the ice rink. It made the NHL feel like a neighbor’s backyard game, not a far-off corporate boardroom.
So when you Google her name, the ownership question pops up because we’re nosy in the best way. We want to know if she still has that cool credential. Spoiler: she doesn’t. But she still has the memories—and probably some very nice team jackets in her closet.
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Today, the Kings are owned by AEG, the huge entertainment company. That’s the same group that runs the Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena). They’re like the new landlords who took over the building, painted the lobby, and kept the winning vibe going. It’s a whole different chapter now.
Here’s where it gets funny. If you ask Adrienne Maloof today, “Do you own the Kings?” she’d probably laugh, adjust her necklace, and say, “Not anymore, honey.” And honestly, it’s fine. She’s building other businesses, living her life, and probably watching hockey from a very comfy couch, not the owner’s box.
But why should we care? Because it’s a little piece of pop culture trivia that makes you the smartest person at trivia night. Imagine a friend saying, “I heard the Maloofs still own the team.” You smile, sip your drink, and say, “Actually, they sold their share in 1995 and fully exited in 2012.” Boom. You’re the oracle of random knowledge.
It also reminds us that ownership is temporary. Teams, like houses, like jobs, like favorite coffee shops that close—they pass through different hands. The Kings are still the Kings. They still hoist the Stanley Cup banner. They just have different people signing the checks.
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Think of it like your favorite family restaurant. When the original owners retire, the new owners might tweak the menu. But the "house special" remains. The Kings are still the Kings. They still have that iconic crown logo. Nobody’s taking that away.
So, next time you’re at a party and this question floats up—don’t panic. Just say, “Adrienne Maloof left the ownership game a while ago. But she’s still a legend for being part of it.” Then, change the subject to something easier, like who makes the best guacamole in town. You’ve handled it with grace.
And honestly? If you really want to impress people, you can add this little nugget: The Maloof family also used to own the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. Yes, two sports, two "Kings." Confusing, right? But that’s a story for another dinner party. For now, you’re set. You know who once owned the LA Kings—and who doesn’t anymore. You’re a walking, talking timeline of NHL history.
So, relax. Grab a drink. Watch a hockey game. And smile, knowing you’ve got this small, shiny piece of trivia tucked in your back pocket. It’s the kind of knowledge that doesn’t change your life, but sure makes it feel a little more interesting.