Why the potential return of the Sonics to Seattle has never felt closer | Analysis - Mon, 23 Mar 2026 PST

AI Briefing

• – Seattle Supersonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, the team's relocation to Oklahoma City was approved by the NBA in 2006, the team's return to Seattle has been discussed since 2006
• – The city of Seattle has been granted ownership rights to the team's name, logo, and intellectual property by the NBA, the team's name and logo are currently being used by the Seattle Kraken of the NHL