How sale of Boston Celtics removes big hurdle for Seattle Sonics possible return

The reported sale of the Boston Celtics for over $6 billion on Thursday removes the biggest remaining hurdle for NBA expansion talks as Seattle continues to wait for the return of the Supersonics.

Celtics sell for $6.1B: Will the NBA now expand to Seattle?
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Bill Chisholm is buying the Boston Celtics for a record $6.1 billion. We've been told that the sale of the Celtics could be a precursor to the NBA expanding to Seattle, hopefully bringing back the Supersonics.

Seattle Supersonics legend Slick Watts dies at 73
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Seattle Sonics legend Slick Watts has died at the age of 73. His son, Donald Watts, confirmed the news on Saturday.

Feds bust Chilean migrant gang that targeted NFL, NBA players

Authorities have unsealed charges for seven Chilean migrants accused of burglarizing the homes of NFL and NBA players, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow and Luka Doncic.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's tease of Sonics return a whiff

Mayor Bruce Harrell teased the potential return of the NBA and the Seattle SuperSonics in his State of the City address on Tuesday before revealing it was only a joke.

Teen wins $100K for beating NBA star Damian Lillard in 3-point challenge

“This is going to mean the world to me, it's going to help my family a lot and definitely my future," Jaren Barajas said after winning the contest.

Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.

Excitement grows over possible Sonics return
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Sonics fans gathered at Seattle's Fast Fashion Brewing for a "Bring Back the Sonics" event.

Efforts to bring back the Seattle Sonics
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Eighteen long years after the Seattle Sonics left, there are new rumblings about the NBA's return.

Miami Heat's statue honoring Dwayne Wade doesn't really look like him
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The Miami Heat unveiled a statue honoring former NBA star Dwayne Wade over the weekend. Unfortunately, the internet and Wade himself say the statue does not resemble him much.

Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers' opener to see LeBron, Bronny James

The first father-son duo to play together in Major League Baseball plans to be in attendance at the Lakers' season opener, where we'll see if the James family accomplishes the same feat for the NBA.

Commentary: Fans have waited long enough, Mr. Silver. Please begin expansion talks now

Seattle has been more than prepared to welcome the Sonics back, but the NBA is moving even slower than the timeline NBA commissioner Adam Silver had teased last year.

Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58
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NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died at the age of 58 from brain cancer.