The 1971–72 season would be the Royals final season in Cincinnati. The franchise continued to struggle and missed the playoffs for the 5th year in a row. The Royals finished the season with a record of 30 wins and 52 losses.
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. The new ownership group paid $5 million for the franchise and a decision was reached to move the team after the season. The franchise would relocate west where they would be reborn as the Kansas City-Omaha Kings.

Draft picks

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Awards and honors

* Tiny Archibald,

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References

Royals on Basketball Reference
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