OKC Thunder willing to gift Sonics their history back if resurrected
WEB4 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 …
WEB5 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 ...
NBA Expansion Team Likely to Return to Former Site: Report
WEB18 hours ago · "The deal between Thunder ownership and the city of Seattle resolving a lawsuit over the team's arena lease and allowing the move to Oklahoma City stipulated that the name SuperSonics and all ...
Report: NBA Seattle expansion team could use SuperSonics …
WEB4 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 …
Supersonics’ history will return to Seattle if ... - KIRO 7 News Seattle
WEB4 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.
SuperSonics Will Get Their History Back From OKC If NBA Grants …
WEB5 days ago · The Seattle SuperSonics were an integral part of the NBA from 1967 to 2008, winning an NBA championship in 1979 and boasting a passionate fan base. However, in 2008, the franchise was relocated to Oklahoma City due to issues with funding and disputes over an arena lease, leading to the creation of the Oklahoma City Thunder. This relocation left ...
Preparing For NBA’s Return to Seattle, OKC Thunder Won’t Claim Sonics …
WEBAs Thunder fans know, though, Oklahoma City has never claimed Sonics history. The NBA has for historical purposes, though. ESPN released a deep dive into a potential expansion, and hit a few key ...
Should the OKC Thunder gift the Sonics their history back? Not yet
WEB4 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.
Notable news emerges about possible return of Seattle SuperSonics
WEB4 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 ...
Seattle presents its ambitious plan to resurrect the SuperSonics
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · Almost four years after the transfer of the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City (renamed the Thunder), Seattle has officially begun its long path to recover an NBA franchise.
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