Scottie Pippen was drafted by the Seattle Supersonics in 1987, but was traded to the Chicago Bulls for Olden Polynice. Pippen then enjoyed an illustrious career with the Bulls, becoming …
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Seventeen Years Ago Today The Oklahoma City Thunder Were Born
by Len Werleby Len WerleOn September 3, 2008, a new chapter in NBA history was written; not in Seattle, but in Oklahoma City. That day, team officials unveiled the name and logo of the …
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17 Years Ago Today Seattle Lost The SuperSonics For Good
by Kano Klasby Kano Klas16 years ago today, the city of Seattle and Clay Bennett reached a settlement, ending the city’s lawsuit to block the Sonics’ move to Oklahoma City. Under the terms of …
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Seattle SuperSonics Return? NBA Expansion Talks Set For Summer Discussion
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe long-awaited return of the Seattle SuperSonics may finally be gaining traction. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Tuesday that expansion discussions will be on the agenda at the next NBA …
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stirred up excitement and controversy during his State of the City address a couple of weeks ago with a playful yet misleading tease about the return …
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Seattle SuperSonics Legend Donald “Slick” Watts Has Passed Away Age 73
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasThe basketball world is mourning the loss of Donald “Slick” Watts, a beloved Seattle SuperSonics legend, who passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 73. Known for his …
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Seattle To Get Back Supersonics With Full History In Potential NBA Expansion – OKC Treated As Expansion Team Instead
by Len Werleby Len WerleOut with the old, in with the old! If the league decides to bring a team back to Seattle, it won’t just be any team – it will be the …
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The Washington Bullets’ 1978 Triumph – A Symphony Of Resilience
by Len Werleby Len WerleIn the spring of 1978, the sports world witnessed a spectacle of resilience and determination as the Washington Bullets, led by coach Dick Motta, orchestrated a victory that would …
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The Milwaukee Bucks And Seattle SuperSonics’ Epic Five-Overtime Thriller
by Len Werleby Len Werle34 years ago today, on November 9, 1989, basketball fans witnessed an epic battle that would go down in NBA history. In a game that lasted five overtime periods, …
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15 Years Ago Today, Seattle Lost The SuperSonics For Good
by Len Werleby Len Werle15 years ago today, the city of Seattle and Clay Bennett reached a settlement, ending the city’s lawsuit to block the Sonics’ move to Oklahoma City. Under the terms …
