Washington tax concerns surface as NBA weighs Sonics comeback
As the NBA inches closer to a possible expansion decision, there are questions about whether Washington’s tax climate could influence the league’s thinking on the return of the Seattle SuperSonics.
As the NBA inches closer to a possible expansion decision, there are questions about whether Washington’s tax climate could influence the league’s thinking on the return of the Seattle SuperSonics.
NBA owners to vote on exploring expansion to Seattle, Las Vegas
According to an ESPN report, the NBA Board of Governors will vote next week on formally exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas.
According to an ESPN report, the NBA Board of Governors will vote next week on formally exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas.
Sources: NBA owners to work on Vegas, Seattle expansion again next week
The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion will again be discussed by the league’s board of governors.
The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion will again be discussed by the league’s board of governors.
NBA to hold first vote on Seattle, Vegas expansion
The NBA's board of governors are set to meet next week, and a vote is planned on whether to go forward with expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, according to reports.
The NBA's board of governors are set to meet next week, and a vote is planned on whether to go forward with expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, according to reports.
Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance.
Adam Silver says NBA expansion decision could come in 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league expects to make a decision on expansion in 2026, with Seattle and Las Vegas among the cities under consideration. Silver said further discussions are expected in March, though a formal vote would come later.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league expects to make a decision on expansion in 2026, with Seattle and Las Vegas among the cities under consideration. Silver said further discussions are expected in March, though a formal vote would come later.
Wolves set to retire Kevin Garnett's number as former star rejoins franchise
Kevin Garnett will finally have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves and is slated to take a role with the team after years of bad blood between the NBA legend and the franchise.
Kevin Garnett will finally have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves and is slated to take a role with the team after years of bad blood between the NBA legend and the franchise.
NBA to make decision on possible expansion in 2026 with Seattle, Las Vegas top candidates
The NBA plans to make a decision regarding domestic expansion in the coming year, Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, offering the most definitive timeline since the league began exploring the possibility of moving from 30 to 32 teams.
The NBA plans to make a decision regarding domestic expansion in the coming year, Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, offering the most definitive timeline since the league began exploring the possibility of moving from 30 to 32 teams.
Chauncey Billups in court for alleged NBA gambling scheme
The federal government is diving into an alleged scheme in the NBA.
The federal government is diving into an alleged scheme in the NBA.
Sonics legend Lenny Wilkens dies 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. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the legend's passing on Sunday afternoon at the age of 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. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the legend's passing on Sunday afternoon at the age of 88.
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.