| 1971–72 Cincinnati Royals season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bob Cousy |
| Arena | Cincinnati Gardens |
| Results | |
| Record | 30–52 (.366) |
| Place |
Division: 3rd (Central) Conference: 5th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | DNQ |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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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. Prior to the season, the Royals were sold to a group of 10 businessmen from Kansas City. 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 to the Midwest where they would be reborn as the Kansas City-Omaha Kings.