The long rumored Tukwila arena proposal is finally a reality. As Ray Bartoszek has started to submit paperwork to the city.
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PODCAST: Our interview with SonicsRising author Paul Rogers
We discussed the potentia Tukwila arena, as well as comments made by the NBA commissioner with SonicsRising author Paul Rogers in our latest podcast.
New NBA TV contract might have “expansion escalators” in it
The NBA TV contract reportedly has “escalators” in it if the league decides to expand. We take a look at what that could mean for the potential return of the Sonics.
Will the Sonics be back by 2017?
The Seattle SuperSonics haven’t existed since the original franchise relocated to Oklahoma City following the 2007-08 season. But the fan base still exist, and is still fighting to get its team back; and it seemed like only the fans were the ones fighting to get the team back. That is until Chris Hansen showed up…
Adam Silver to Seattle: we aren’t ready to add an expansion team, yet
NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s first statement regarding potential expansion to Seattle, and it was a bit of disappointment for those who expected him to be the savior of the Sonics. In an interview with ESPN, Silver said: “Seattle is a wonderful market. It would be very additive to the league to have a team there….
Examining the rumored NBA TV contract and what the could mean for Seattle
The NBA is in the midst of negotiating a new TV contract, thanks to the fact that the previous one is expiring after the current season ends. This new TV contract has been the center of all speculation regarding potential expansion to Seattle; and it is widely believed that the new contract will go a…
Potential NBA Expansion is Back in the Headlines
In the after math of the Seahawks first Super Bowl Championship, and Seattle’s massive post-game celebration, speculation began to emerge that the NBA would again play in the Emerald City; in fact, the first report that Silver was looking into expansion came roughly six hours after the final whistle at Met Life Stadium. According to…
According to a Report, The NBA is Looking at an Expansion Team in Seattle For 2014-2015 Season
There is an effort to satisfy both cities in the #NBAKings saga: I am told there is a plan being talked about where #Seattle would … — YouTube: The Monty Show —SUBSCRIBE (@TheMontyShow) April 24, 2013 …get an expansion team in 2014/2015 and most of the requirements for that process are already met through the…
Seattle Marines Fire First Shots; Purchase Controlling Interest in ROOT Sports
The Seattle Mariners have landed the first-and probably last punch-in the RSN race in the Pacific Northwest. They purchased a controling interest the struggling RSN, ROOT Sports. Some of the other teams that either own-or own some kind of interest-in their local RSN’s are the; Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Astros, Orioles, Nationals, Angels, Rangers, Padres, and (probably) the…