OKC Thunder willing to gift Sonics their history back if resurrected
WEB3 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 ...
The OKC Thunder will give the SuperSonics their history back if Seattle …
WEB4 days ago · The Oklahoma City Thunder were not always the team fans know and love. Originally, before 2008, the Thunder were the Seattle SuperSonics. Formed in 1967, the SuperSonics were a successful team in ...
Russell Westbrook will dominate record books if SuperSonics …
WEB3 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 ...
Report: NBA Seattle expansion team could use SuperSonics …
WEB3 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 …
Should the OKC Thunder gift the Sonics their history back? Not yet
WEB3 days ago · Despite that, the Thunder have distanced themselves from the Sonics without blatantly disrespecting their accomplishments. They don't hang at Paycom Center, but OKC has respected the five retired Seattle jerseys — Gus Williams' No. 1, Nate McMillan's No. 10, Lenny Wilkens' No. 19, Spencer Haywood's No. 24, Fred Brown's No. 32 and Jack Sikma's No. 43 — since the rebrand.
Supersonics’ history will return to Seattle if ... - KIRO 7 News Seattle
WEB3 days ago · 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.
Notable news emerges about possible return of Seattle SuperSonics
WEB3 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 ...
Supersonics Will Get Their History Back From OKC If NBA Grants …
WEBThis disconnect has left Seattle’s basketball history in limbo. According to reports, if Seattle were to be granted an expansion team, the Thunder would cede the SuperSonics' history back to the ...
Supersonics return? NBA commissioner points to fall as time for ...
WEBJul 17, 2024 · The Seattle Supersonics relocated to Oklahoma City and became the Thunder in 2008, leaving western Washington without a team.
15 years after moving Sonics, now it’s the Thunder asking for …
WEBOct 13, 2023 · The OKC Thunder ownership group that absconded with Seattle’s NBA franchise 15 years ago is trying to convince voters to support funding for a nearly $1 billion arena — one it claims is ...
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