Damian Lillard, Gary Payton Talk Potential NBA Expansion Team in Seattle
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Here’s the latest buzz about the Sonics and NBA expansion from All-Star weekend
Despite the lack of notable talk over All-Star weekend, the idea of NBA expansion is a whisper that is being heard.
Damian Lillard, Gary Payton Continue Push for NBA Expansion to Seattle
While expansion is not imminent, the NBA maintains its ongoing connection to Seattle through preseason games and the presence ...
Seattle mayor's joke about Sonics' return during State of the City prompts anger, groans
An "announcement" made by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell during his State of the City address has gone viral on social media.
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Seattle mayor subtly drops hint about return of Sonics franchise before claiming he was joking
Ray Allen, Seattle's last All-Star, in action for the team - Source: Getty The Sonics legend shall be part of basketball lore through the careers of greats like Jack Sikma, Gary Payton ...
Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game
Each time Kevin Durant comes back through Chase Center to face his former Warriors, he takes time to stop and enjoy seeing ...
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Chris Mullin once described Gary Payton’s out-of-bounds trash-talking: “If you trash talk and you can’t back it up, you’re just a clown”
Gary Payton’s elite defense and relentless trash talk made him a nightmare for opponents, as Chris Mullin recalls.