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NBA expansion team in Seattle could use SuperSonics name, keep franchise history, per report
"Sources said if a team was to return to Seattle, the Thunder would cede the Seattle history back to the SuperSonics -- just as the NBA's Charlotte Hornets reclaimed the Charlotte-era history of the New Orleans Pelicans when Charlotte switched from being the Bobcats to the Hornets in 2014."
Thunder Will Transfer History to SuperSonics If Seattle NBA Team Returns in Future
The Seattle SuperSonics' 2008 relocation to Oklahoma City ranks among the messiest sports relocations in the very messy history of sports relocations.However, if the SuperSonics were to come back as an expansion team,
Report: A Seattle Expansion Team Would Get The Sonics Name And History
A deal between Seattle and the Thunder ensures the Sonics name and history would come back if the NBA returns to Seattle.
The NBA could establish an expansion team outside the US
Likely, though, Seattle and Las Vegas will get the expansion nods. Since the SuperSonics left Seattle in 2008, the Emerald City is the biggest market without an NBA team. With the NHL's Kraken and WNBA's Storm playing in a new arena, Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle could support an NBA team once again.
Preparing For NBA’s Return to Seattle, OKC Thunder Won’t Claim Sonics History
Since the Thunder made the move to Oklahoma City, creating its own history was always a priority. Of course, the team inherited Kevin Durant, which was quite the starting point, but had to create everything from the ground up after that.
Thunder to give back SuperSonics’ franchise history if Seattle gets covered by NBA expansion
The Thunder have made a name for themselves outside of the SuperSonics’ shadow so returning the franchise history should be painless
When might the NBA add one or two expansion teams? We may be waiting a while.
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NBA has target year for expansion teams to enter league
ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Kevin Pelton and Brian Windhorst report that the NBA is targeting the 2027-28 season as the target year for expansion teams to enter the league.
Supersonics’ history will return to Seattle if NBA expands, ceding from Oklahoma City
According to the league’s agreement with Oklahoma City, should Seattle get an NBA franchise, the Supersonics’ name, logos, colors, and all associated history will be returned to the city. The Supersonics have been out of Seattle since 2008,
NBA rumors: Potential Seattle NBA expansion team would get history back from Thunder
The NBA has seen a lot of changes through the years. Between various rule changes and implementations during games, the biggest elephant in the room continues to be the idea of NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office seriously discussing the idea of expansion.
NBA willing to resurrect Seattle SuperSonics’ history as expansion talks continue
From 1967 to 2008, the Seattle SuperSonics reigned supreme in Washington. Then, suddenly in 2008, Seattle lost their NBA team
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There’s one piece of good news for Sonics fans this week
The last eight days have not been the best for Seattle Sonics fans hoping for NBA expansion, but one positive development has ...
NBA expansion FAQ: Cities, draft, teams and the league's future
Now that the NBA's TV deal is complete, expansion is up next. So when will it happen and who will be involved?
Most steals by a team in a single NBA game
The 1996-97 Seattle SuperSonics take the crown for an NBA-most 27 steals in a game vs. the Raptors on Jan. 15, 1997.
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Has NBA hit brakes on Seattle Sonics expansion? What an ESPN insider says
ESPN's Brian Windhost says the NBA "applied the brakes a little bit" with a potential expansion round that could include the ...