Return of the SuperSonics? Owner of NHL's Kraken preparing bid to bring expansion team back to Seattle

TL;DR

The owner of the NHL's Kraken is preparing a bid to bring an NBA expansion team back to Seattle, potentially reviving the SuperSonics. The NBA is considering expansion franchises in the coming seasons, with Seattle being a top contender.

Key points

Owner of NHL's Kraken preparing bid for NBA expansion team
Seattle was previously home to the SuperSonics
NBA is considering expansion franchises in the next few seasons
Seattle is the only city without a franchise in the big four leagues

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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.

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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. This could come as early as the 2028-29 season.

Q&A

What is the status of the SuperSonics returning to Seattle?

The SuperSonics could return to Seattle as the NBA is considering expansion franchises, and the Kraken's owner is preparing a bid.

When could the NBA expansion team be established in Seattle?

The NBA expansion team in Seattle could be established in as little as two years.

Why is Seattle a candidate for an NBA expansion team?

Seattle is a candidate for an NBA expansion team due to its history with the SuperSonics and the absence of an NBA franchise in the city since their relocation.