Return of the SuperSonics? Owner of NHL's Kraken preparing bid to bring expansion team back to Seattle
In a quest for new NBA franchises, a return may be in order for Seattle. Here's what to know about the Kraken owner's attempt at a bid for the team.
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SuperSonics fans have long awaited hearing the following words: NBA action may be back in Seattle very soon. With the NBA looking at expansion franchises over the next few seasons, one of the cities mentioned most often is Seattle. They were once home to the SuperSonics, prior to the team's relocation to Oklahoma City.
With the addition of the Kraken in 2021, the NBA remains the only big four American sports league without a Seattle franchise. This could change in as little as two years. Here's what to know about a potential return for a new Seattle SuperSonics franchise, including the ownership group leading the charge.
NBA PLAYOFFS HQ: Live NBA scores | NBA playoff schedule | NBA playoff bracket Are the Seattle SuperSonics coming back? There is no definite return for the SuperSonics, who moved to Oklahoma City and rebranded as the Thunder in 2008. That being said, they are viewed as a favorite to rejoin the NBA through an expansion franchise.