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For more than a decade, many NBA fans have been clamoring for one thing: The return of the Seattle SuperSonics. An issue surrounding Seattle’s home stadium in 2008 led to the franchise being sold to Oklahoma City, forming the Thunder today. Since then, many fans have been patiently awaiting the Sonics’ comeback. With the league […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has enjoyed a good amount of success even after changing zip codes in 2008, which is when they changed from the Seattle SuperSonics. A big part of the rebranded Thunder’s immediate rise to power was their success with their lottery picks who blossomed to become MVPs over time. Their predecessor, […]

Nobody talked more smack to Michael Jordan — or anyone else — in the 1990s than Gary Payton. Over two decades later, The Glove is at it, albeit more indirectly. During an interview with Brandon “Scoop B’”Robinson on the Scoop B Radio Podcast, the Hall of Fame guard and legendary trash-talking aficionado weighed in on […]

The Seattle SuperSonics became the Oklahoma City Thunder back in 2008, but there’s always been much clamor to bring back the historic franchise. Several athletes are chomping at the bit to potentially becoming part-owners, with Ray Allen being one of them. Allen is considered to be one of the best three-point shooters of all time. […]

The Seattle SuperSonics franchise consistently found themselves in the postseason picture during the 1980 to 1990s era. They continued to make the playoffs even after trading away a valuable 5th overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft. However, one can only wonder what could’ve been for Scottie Pippen, the Chicago Bulls, and the SuperSonics if […]

Hall of Fame guard Ray Allen recently guested on James Posey’s “The Posecast” podcast, and one of the subjects the two former teammates discussed was Allen’s move from the Seattle SuperSonics to the Boston Celtics in the summer of 2007. Allen admitted that he was actually excited about the prospect of teaming up with then-rookie […]

The Seattle SuperSonics joined the NBA in 1976. Sadly, the franchise had to leave Seattle some three decades later to establish the Oklahoma City Tunder. Be it the SuperSonics or the Thunder, this franchise has had its fair share of memorable trades over the years of its existence. Today we’re going to look at the […]

Love him or hate him, the slim reaper is deeply missed on the hardwood floor. However, there’s no reason not to admire the jerseys that Kevin Durant has worn over the years. Take a look at the five best jerseys ever ranked from worst to best. 5. 2001-2008 Seattle SuperSonics Away jersey This is more […]

By winning six titles in eight years, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls cemented themselves in basketball history as one of the greatest dynasties ever. It’s interesting to wonder, though, how this dynasty could have come to an abrupt end because of a number of franchise-altering moves by Chicago’s front office. Michael Jordan’s first retirement […]

Former NBA head coach George Karl offered a juicy 1990’s basketball “what-if” on Wednesday, revealing how Clyde “The Glide” Drexler was nearly traded to Karl’s Seattle SuperSonics during the 1995 season. On Wednesday’ episode of Karl’s Truth + Basketball podcast about the ’90s Sonics, Karl chatted with guest Bob Whitsitt, former general manager of the […]

The Seattle SuperSonics had a rich history of hits as well as misses in free agency. That trend continued when the team relocated and rebranded as the Oklahoma City Thunder. After all, there’s really no such thing as a “sure thing” in free agency, and the franchise has had its fair share of disappointments over […]

There are seven numbers off-limits in Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma Thunder franchise history. Any future Thunder player looking to wear No. 1, 4, 10, 19, 24, 32 or 43 is out of luck. Let’s take a look at which players earned the right to get these aforementioned numbers retired by the SuperSonics/Thunder. No. 1 Gus Williams In […]

The Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder franchise dates back to 1967. The organization moved to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 campaign and has been there ever since. Overall, this franchise has a record of 2,323-1,957 in the regular season and made the playoffs 31 times. The 1978-79 Sonics are the only team in franchise history to […]

Scottie Pippen is undoubtedly the best sidekick in all of basketball. In his prime, the 6-foot-8 two-way superstar was good enough to be the number one option in any team in the league. However, Pippen spent his best seasons playing Robin to Michael Jordan’s Batman and made that Chicago Bulls dynasty in the ‘90s the […]

If Scottie Pippen was in line for a new deal in today’s NBA, he’d be offered one of the most lucrative contracts in the league. A great defender and solid scorer, Pippen would be a headline acquisition for any team. With that in mind, we’re going to look at Scottie Pippen’s NBA contracts. Contracts looked […]

In Episode 8 of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan and Ahmad Rashad recalled a moment before the 1996 NBA Finals in which Seattle SuperSonics head coach George Karl snubbed Jordan at a restaurant. Jordan said he took the '96 Finals "personally" because George Karl didn't say hi to him at a dinner. pic.twitter.com/6FF8G7asxX — ClutchPoints […]

Michael Jordan had to test himself yet again in the 1996 NBA Finals after climbing the mountain three years after his first three-peat with the Chicago Bulls. As “The Last Dance” vividly describes in Episode 8 of the series, Jordan was not short of confidence when it came to then-Defensive Player of the Year Gary […]

In the 1996 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls faced off against the Seattle SuperSonics. In Sunday’s episodes of “The Last Dance,” it was revealed that Jordan actually had a little bit more invested in this series from an emotional standpoint. As a matter of fact, MJ was taking this series personally after […]

Before being called the Oklahoma City Thunder, the franchise was situated in Seattle where they were called the SuperSonics. In both cities, the organization has managed to arrange great teams that went toe-to-toe with the best squads in the league. While the franchise has only one title to show for, they have nonetheless bred the […]

One of the biggest talking points coming out of the first couple of episodes of ESPN’s The Last Dance documentary series centered around the great Scottie Pippen. Everybody knew him as the pivotal No. 2 guy that played alongside Michael Jordan during all six of the Chicago Bulls championships. However, what was revealed during the premiere of […]

The Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has been around since 1967. The organization was the Seattle SuperSonics from 1967 to 2008. They became the OKC Thunder during the 2008-09 season and haven’t looked back. The 1979 SuperSonics are the only team in franchise history to win a championship. However, the Sonics/Thunder organization has been home […]

The 2019 offseason has gone down in history as one of the most landscape-shifting summers in NBA history. Not only did it have arguably the most talent-packed free agency class ever, but this offseason also saw witness to some of the biggest blockbuster trades in recent history. Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul […]

Since becoming an NBA team in 1967, the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has just one championship. That came back in 1979, when the SuperSonics defeated the Washington Bullets in the ’79 Finals. The ’96 SuperSonics led by Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp were close to winning the championship. But they ran into the 72-10 […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA, evidenced by their impressive stable of iconic teams throughout the years. What made these Rockets squads truly great was the level of competition they had to face in their never-ending quest for greatness. Playing in the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the Rockets have […]

From their humble beginnings in 1967 as the Seattle Supersonics to the present-day era where the team is known as the Oklahoma City Thunder, the franchise has had its fair share of star players. And while many of those stars — players like Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook — were top prospects in […]

Recent Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Garnett played for three teams throughout his NBA career: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. He was born in South Carolina and grew up in Chicago. But yet, Garnett has an affinity for the Pacific Northwest and would like to bring basketball back to Washington state: “If […]

Despite changing zip codes in 2008, the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder franchise remains one of the most esteemed professional basketball programs in the world. The Sonics have been home to plenty of amazing talent over the years, from the likes of Lenny Wilkens in the ‘70s and Gus Williams in the ’80s. Then, there was […]

The new generation of NBA fans just sees the Oklahoma City Thunder as, well, the Oklahoma City Thunder. They tend to either forget that the Seattle Supersonics existed, or they may not have any recollection of them at all because they’re too young. But before the Thunder were the Thunder, they were the Supersonics, a […]

Newly minted Hall Of Famer Jack Sikma is an important figure for Seattle’s basketball fans. The former Seattle Supersonic was a seven-time All-Star with the team and was instrumental in helping the franchise win its only championship. He thanked everyone who helped him on his journey to the distinguished gathering of basketball legends. However, he […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens was the recipient of a tremendous honor of late after a street was named after him in downtown Seattle. As reported by Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times, no less than city mayor Jenny Durkan made the announcement that Lenny Wilkens Way will be parallel to Seattle’s famed KeyArena, […]

Nick Collison has spent his entire career with one franchise. The Seattle SuperSonics selected the former Kansas Jayhawk with the 12th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. And when the Sonics packed up and moved to Oklahoma City, becoming the Thunder, Collison came along for the ride. As a result of his long-standing devotion […]

The Seattle SuperSonics became a beloved organization to many NBA fans in the Pacific Northwest. After the 2007–08 season ended, however, the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City, where they now play as the Thunder. The move left an entire region of fans with just one team to root for, and that team was in a […]

Before he became a NBA legend, famed shooting guard Ray Allen began his high profile basketball career at the University of Connecticut. On Sunday afternoon, it all came full circle for the seasoned sharpshooter as the Huskies notably retired his No. 34 jersey at halftime of the school’s matchup against the South Florida Bulls. Adding […]

According to New York Daily News, one of the more luminous talents of the 1990s is dealing with a challenge far greater than anything he faced in professional basketball. Former NBA star Kenny Anderson has been hospitalized with a stroke. Anderson had an illustrious 14-year career that included an All-Star Game appearance. Anderson had a […]

The preseason game played by the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings showed the enthusiasm in Seattle. Kevin Durant returned to the city where he played his rookie season. He’s one of the last two active NBA players to suit up for the SuperSonics — the other is Jeff Green. The NBA is standing […]

The legendary Key Arena will see its first NBA game in 10 years played today, as the Golden State Warriors take on the Sacramento Kings at the old home of the Seattle SuperSonics, which turned into the Oklahoma City Thunder during Kevin Durant’s second year. While Seattleites have been imploring to become an expansion city, […]

Nobody has to tell you that Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is an immense talent. Nearly seven feet tall with the ability to handle the rock, knock down shots from all over the court and dominate games with his unique combination of length, skill and athleticism, Durant has won two NBA championships and two […]

Seattle is still feeling the pain of losing their beloved SuperSonics. The team up and left town for Oklahoma City in 2008 right after Kevin Durant’s rookie season. Seattle is longing for basketball’s return to the city, and Durant believes the city deserves a team. Durant spoke with ESPN prior to Friday’s game (via WSAU 550 […]

While he may be one of, if not the most successful head coach in the NBA today, Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors has an unwavering love for the sport of basketball and everything it represents, above everything else. This is why the 53-year-old spoke fondly of Seattle when asked about how he felt […]