The NBA Sonics coming back to Seattle? Maybe not.
over the last couple of years, there's been some buzz that Seattle might get back into the NBA. Rumors of a possible expansion.
thequake1021.comI don’t have live updates right now, but here’s the current situation as widely reported:
- The Seattle SuperSonics franchise officially relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008 and became the Oklahoma City Thunder. Since then, there has been ongoing speculation and occasional discussion about a potential return or new expansion team in Seattle, but no franchise revival has occurred as of 2026. This is supported by historical coverage of the move and subsequent expansion chatter.[1][3][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest credible articles or summarize recent rumors and official statements from leagues or Seattle-area sports outlets. I can also tailor a quick timeline of key events from 2008 to 2026. Would you prefer a concise bullets timeline or a brief news round-up with sources?[3][7][1]