Does Seattle currently have a basketball team?
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Does Seattle currently have a basketball team?
Since 1979 the Seattle Supersonics are one of only 9 NBA franchises to win an NBA championship. Their storied tradition provided lasting memories for generations until the team abruptly uprooted and moved away from the Emerald City in 2008. Here are my top 5 reasons Seattle doesn’t deserve a basketball team.
Will Washington State get an NBA team?
* Washington DC is the home of the Washington Wizards. In addition to the teams listed above, the Toronto Raptors play in Canada….NBA Teams By State.
| State Name | NBA Team(s) |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | Charlotte Hornets |
| Ohio | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Oregon | Portland Trail Blazers |
What cities would the NBA expand to?
Potential expansion cities
- Seattle.
- Las Vegas.
- San Diego.
- Louisville.
- Vancouver.
- Montreal.
- Kansas City.
- Pittsburgh.
How did Seattle lose the Sonics?
On July 18, 2006, the Basketball Club of Seattle, led by Schultz, sold the SuperSonics and its sister team, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)’s Seattle Storm, after failing to reach an agreement with the city of Seattle over a publicly funded $220 million expansion of KeyArena.
Will the Timberwolves move to Seattle?
The purchase of the team by Lore, a billionaire e-commerce executive from New Jersey, and ex-baseball star Rodriguez raised concerns from Wolves fans that the team could be moved out of state — possibly to Seattle, where Rodriguez played for years.
Could Seattle finally have an arena for the NBA?
With others in line to get lion’s share of profits, an NBA team would be arriving last to the party. That could dim the NBA’s desire to move into the market when more lucrative options may be available elsewhere, league sources said. In essence, it’s possible Seattle might finally have an arena — but the wrong arena for the NBA.
Could Seattle get an NHL and NBA team in KeyArena?
Seattle is undaunted. As soon as the Warriors and Sacramento Kings finish playing Friday night, KeyArena will close for renovation. When it reopens, city officials believe they have a real chance at having an NHL and NBA team.
Does the NBA have plans for expansion in Seattle?
The NBA doesn’t have expansion anywhere on its timeline, and Seattle’s arena developments weren’t discussed for a moment at the fall board of governors meeting two weeks ago, league sources said.
Should the NHL add a 32nd team to Seattle?
The city has the fan support: It’s one of the most vibrant sports markets in the country. Hockey fans put down 32,000 season ticket deposits as the NHL recommended moving forward with plans to add a 32nd team in Seattle.