Lenny Wilkens, legendary coach of 1979 Champion SuperSonics, dies at 88
A three-time Basketball Hall of Famer, Lenny Wilkens returned to Seattle in 1977 and delivered the SuperSonics their first professional championship in 1979, creating a watershed moment for the city. Wilkens remained a beloved Seattle resident until his death at 88, leaving an indelible legacy honored by a street and statue outside Climate Pledge Arena.
A three-time Basketball Hall of Famer, Lenny Wilkens returned to Seattle in 1977 and delivered the SuperSonics their first professional championship in 1979, creating a watershed moment for the city. Wilkens remained a beloved Seattle resident until his death at 88, leaving an indelible legacy honored by a street and statue outside Climate Pledge Arena.
Supersonics legend Lenny Wilkens dead at 88
The sports world is mourning the loss of Lenny Wilkens, the legendary star player and coach of the Seattle SuperSonics, and a three-time Basketball Hall of Famer.
The sports world is mourning the loss of Lenny Wilkens, the legendary star player and coach of the Seattle SuperSonics, and a three-time Basketball Hall of Famer.
NBA responds to massive gambling bust
The NBA is asking for feedback from players and coaches following last week's massive illegal gambling bust involving several in the league.
The NBA is asking for feedback from players and coaches following last week's massive illegal gambling bust involving several in the league.
NBA players, coach and Mafia charged in massive gambling scheme
The FBI indicted over 30 people, including NBA player Terry Rozier (Miami Heat) and Coach Chauncey Billups (Trail Blazers), for involvement in two illegal gambling schemes linked to Mafia crime families.
The FBI indicted over 30 people, including NBA player Terry Rozier (Miami Heat) and Coach Chauncey Billups (Trail Blazers), for involvement in two illegal gambling schemes linked to Mafia crime families.
Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups arrested in gambling probe
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in an illegal gambling probe.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in an illegal gambling probe.
NBA legend Chauncey Billups, Heat's Terry Rozier arrested as part of FBI gambling probe
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard and coach Damon Jones were among 34 arrested as part of a widespread FBI investigation on Thursday, Fox News Digital confirmed.
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard and coach Damon Jones were among 34 arrested as part of a widespread FBI investigation on Thursday, Fox News Digital confirmed.
WA judge to reconsider Shawn Kemp's sentence
A Pierce County judge will decide whether to reconsider the sentence of former Sonics legend Shawn Kemp.
A Pierce County judge will decide whether to reconsider the sentence of former Sonics legend Shawn Kemp.
Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Seattle Storm legend and WNBA all-star Sue Bird was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Seattle Storm legend and WNBA all-star Sue Bird was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Hall of Fame Coach George Raveling, who helped Michael Jordan land Nike deal, dies at 88
George Raveling, the Hall of Fame basketball coach remembered for his trailblazing career on the sidelines and his influence beyond the game, has died at 88.
George Raveling, the Hall of Fame basketball coach remembered for his trailblazing career on the sidelines and his influence beyond the game, has died at 88.
Former Seattle Sonic Shawn Kemp sentenced for Tacoma Mall shooting
Former Seattle Sonics star Shawn Kemp was sentenced Friday to 30 days home detention after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for a 2023 shooting at the Tacoma Mall.
Former Seattle Sonics star Shawn Kemp was sentenced Friday to 30 days home detention after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for a 2023 shooting at the Tacoma Mall.
Former Seattle Sonic Shawn Kemp to be sentenced
Former Seattle Sonics star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to assault in a 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting. He is scheduled to be sentenced Friday afternoon.
Former Seattle Sonics star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to assault in a 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting. He is scheduled to be sentenced Friday afternoon.
Portland Trail Blazers to be sold to Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon for reported $4 billion
A group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reached a tentative agreement with Paul Allen’s estate to buy the Trail Blazers and keep the team in Portland.
A group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reached a tentative agreement with Paul Allen’s estate to buy the Trail Blazers and keep the team in Portland.
NBA to begin expansion analysis as Sonics fans continue wait
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said discussions at the league's Board of Governors' meeting have led to the league being tasked with beginning an in-depth analysis of the possibility of expansion.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said discussions at the league's Board of Governors' meeting have led to the league being tasked with beginning an in-depth analysis of the possibility of expansion.
Lakers sold: Buss family sells majority stake for $10B, reports say
The Buss family has reportedly agreed to sell majority ownership of the LA Lakers, for a value of $10 billion, to Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter.
The Buss family has reportedly agreed to sell majority ownership of the LA Lakers, for a value of $10 billion, to Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter.
Klay Thompson's dog Rocco dies at 13
NBA superstar Klay Thompson's beloved dog Rocco has died.
NBA superstar Klay Thompson's beloved dog Rocco has died.
Gregg Popovich: San Antonio city council member wants airport renamed after legendary coach
A member of the San Antonio City Council filed a formal request to rename the city's airport after legendary coach Gregg Popovich.
A member of the San Antonio City Council filed a formal request to rename the city's airport after legendary coach Gregg Popovich.
Paul Allen's estate announces plans to sell Portland Trail Blazers
Paul Allen's estate announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers.
Paul Allen's estate announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expecting expansion to be on table at next Board of Governors meeting in July
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Sirius XM NBA Radio on Tuesday that he expects expansion to be discussed when the league's executives meet in Las Vegas in July.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Sirius XM NBA Radio on Tuesday that he expects expansion to be discussed when the league's executives meet in Las Vegas in July.
Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert Arenas, seriously injured in LA car crash: reports
Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas, was seriously injured in a crash in Los Angeles early Thursday morning, according to multiple reports.
Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas, was seriously injured in a crash in Los Angeles early Thursday morning, according to multiple reports.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffers medical emergency at restaurant
Gregg Popovich has missed most of the San Antonio Spurs season after he suffered a mild stroke late last year.
Gregg Popovich has missed most of the San Antonio Spurs season after he suffered a mild stroke late last year.