The NBA’s return to Seattle may seem inevitable. Here’s why it isn’t
It's clear the NBA is looking at expansion — with Las Vegas and Seattle seeming to make the most sense. But there are reasons ...
Seattle mayor interrupts speech to dupe fans over potential NBA expansion team: 'Just kidding'
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell teased basketball fans with the return of an NBA franchise on Tuesday, only to reveal shortly ...
Seattle mayor teases Sonics return during State of City address before saying: ‘I’m just kidding’
"Right now, at this moment, I have an announcement to make," Bruce Harrell said as he pulled out a basketball from under the ...
Seattle mayor's joke about Sonics' return during State of the City prompts anger, groans
An "announcement" made by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell during his State of the City address has gone viral on social media.
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Seattle mayor apologizes for joke about Sonics' return during State of the City address
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell apologized Wednesday for a joke about the potential return of the Sonics. At his ...
When NBA will start talking expansion, fulfilling ‘dream’ of Sonics’ return
While the subject of NBA expansion and the return of the Sonics didn't come up much during the All-Star break, commissioner ...
Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell's joke about Sonics' return doesn't go over well
Harrell paused his State of the City speech to trick the crowd into thinking an NBA expansion announcement was coming.
NBA expansion rumors heat up
The top league has not expanded in two decades and steps to introduce new franchises have been cautious, with big names ...
Damian Lillard, Gary Payton Continue Push for NBA Expansion to Seattle
While expansion is not imminent, the NBA maintains its ongoing connection to Seattle through preseason games and the presence ...
What Sonics fans might hear about expansion at NBA All-Star Game
While there seems a high likelihood that potential NBA expansion will be part of the conversation this weekend during the ...
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Seattle mayor interrupts speech to dupe fans over potential NBA expansion team: 'Just kidding'
With a basketball in hand, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered a diabolical blow to NBA fans still reeling from the loss of their former franchise. Harrell interrupted his State of the City ...