Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell holds a basketball in his hand, NBA fans Still in trouble with losing the former franchise.
Harrell interrupted his city address in Benaroya Hall on Tuesday to tease the return of Seattle Supersonics, a city’s basketball fan since the team moved to the team. Always longing for Oklahoma City In 2008.
On February 13, 2011, Seattle Supersonic fans stood between the game between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Rex Rex Arena in the second quarter. (Today’s Kyle Terada-Usa Sports)
The only question? All of this is said in a joke.
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“Currently, I have a news announcement now,” Harrell said.
The gesture caused loud cheers from the attendees, but the joy in the room quickly turned to frustration after Harrell revealed that he was “just kidding”.
“It’s a long speech. I have to break it down a little bit here,” Harrell said with a smile in the crowd’s reaction.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell competed in the Rain City showcase between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers on October 11, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. t (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in September that the league will discuss the topic of expansion games sometime this season.
But during the NBA All-Star Weekend, the topic was not raised.
Seattle and Las Vegas – two cities that were successful WNBA Team – Has become a potential landing site for another franchise.
Seattle forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) hit La Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) and La Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2) in the second half of Crypto.com Arena on July 16, 2024. (Today’s Kirby Lee-Usa Sports)
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Silver said in June that both destinations had surfaced before.
“There are some discussions about going back to Seattle,” Silver said at the time. NBC Sports. “There is no doubt that Las Vegas is very interested in a team. One day, Mexico City.”
Currently, Sonics fans just need to stay optimistic.
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