OKC Thunder willing to gift Sonics their history back if resurrected
WEB6 days ago · The Thunder could reportedly give the Sonics their franchise history back from 1967 to 2007 if the NBA gifts Seattle an expansion team. This was featured in an NBA expansion FAQ published by ESPN. "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 ...
Report: NBA Seattle expansion team could use SuperSonics …
WEB5 days ago · Report: NBA Seattle expansion team could use SuperSonics name, history. 9.18.2024. The deal between Thunder ownership and the city of Seattle allowing the move to Oklahoma City included language around transferring the SuperSonics name Getty Images. The Thunder would “cede the Seattle history …
NBA Expansion Mock Draft sees Thunder send third-year talent to Seattle
WEB2 days ago · With the recent reports that the OKC Thunder would be willing to "gift" the history of the SuperSonics back to Seattle should they be reintroduced in the NBA, talks among fans and pundits of ...
SuperSonics Will Get Their History Back From OKC If NBA Grants …
WEB6 days ago · The Seattle SuperSonics were an integral part of the NBA from 1967 to 2008, winning an NBA championship in 1979 and boasting a passionate fan base. However, in 2008, the franchise was relocated to Oklahoma City due to issues with funding and disputes over an arena lease, leading to the creation of the Oklahoma City Thunder. This relocation left ...
Russell Westbrook will dominate record books if SuperSonics …
WEB5 days ago · By Mark Nilon | Sep 18, 2024. Back in 2008, the Seattle SuperSonics were controversially relocated to Oklahoma City after failing to meet the then-new league standards for their home arena. Upon ...
The OKC Thunder will give the SuperSonics their history back if Seattle …
WEB6 days ago · The Oklahoma City Thunder will give the Seattle Sonics their history back if the NBA grants Seattle an NBA team, per @espn. “Sources said if a team was to return to Seattle, the Thunder...
Notable news emerges about possible return of Seattle SuperSonics
WEB5 days ago · ESPN notes that the Thunder, the franchise that used to be known as the Seattle SuperSonics prior to their move to OKC in 2008, do not formally recognize any Seattle-era stats or accomplishments ...
Thunder Will Transfer History to SuperSonics If Seattle NBA …
WEB6 days ago · 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 ...
Seattle presents its ambitious plan to resurrect the SuperSonics
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · Almost four years after the transfer of the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City (renamed the Thunder), Seattle has officially begun its long path to recover an NBA franchise.
Does progress in Sonics’ possible return offset Thunder’s …
WEBMay 9, 2024 · A Sonics return feels closer than it has in at least the past eight years, but so does an Oklahoma City title. This isn’t an advertisement for how talented that team looks right now.