Seattle SuperSonics comeback gains momentum as NBA owners meet
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SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) NBA owners are set to meet this week, and expansion, including possible new teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, is on the agenda.
That raises hopes in the Pacific Northwest that the Seattle SuperSonics could finally return, nearly two decades after the franchise left for Oklahoma City in 2008. The Sonics’ departure has long been a sore spot for fans, and momentum appears to be building for their comeback.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson recently met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to talk about the idea, which Ferguson has strongly supported. “I’ll leave it to the NBA and the commissioners to share what they want to share, but it was important conversation, a valuable one and I just appreciate his chatting with me,” Ferguson said.
The final decision rests with NBA team owners. Any expansion move would require approval from 23 of the league’s 30 owners, and those conversations are taking place over the next few days. Owners are also expected to discuss the possible completion of the Portland Trail Blazers’ sale, which could be finalized by the end of the month.