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Seattle mayor teases Sonics return
While yesterday’s joke may not have been a slam dunk, the mayor referenced the Sonics because of what they mean to our community and because of his commitment to bringing NBA
Seattle mayor apologizes for joke about Sonics' return during State of the City address
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell apologized Wednesday for a joke about the potential return of the Sonics. At his State-of-the-City address, Harrell took a dramatic pause and said, “Right now, at this moment, I have an announcement to make.”
Bruce, no! The mistake Seattle mayor made in hitting nerve with Sonics fans
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made a huge unforced error when he teased announcing an NBA expansion Sonics team, then revealed it was a joke.
Rantz: Sonics fans rip into Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell for joke that bombed
Mayor Bruce Harrell's recent Sonics joke during the state of Seattle address fell flat, drawing criticism and raising eyebrows across Seattle.
Seattle mayor's joke about Sonics' return during State of the City prompts anger, groans
An "announcement" made by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell during his State of the City address has gone viral on social media.
Mayor Bruce Harrell teases Sonics return, but the joke falls flat
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell teased the potential return of the SuperSonics during his address at Benaroya Hall, and the crowd didn't seem to appreciate the joke.
Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell's joke about Sonics' return doesn't go over well
Harrell paused his State of the City speech to trick the crowd into thinking an NBA expansion announcement was coming.
Seattle mayor interrupts speech to dupe fans over potential NBA expansion team: 'Just kidding'
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell teased basketball fans with the return of an NBA franchise on Tuesday, only to reveal shortly ...
The NBA’s return to Seattle may seem inevitable. Here’s why it isn’t
It's clear the NBA is looking at expansion — with Las Vegas and Seattle seeming to make the most sense. But there are reasons ...
OKC Thunder jersey history No. 17 - Malevy Leons (2024-25)
The third of those players did so in the Oklahoma City Thunder era, forward alum Malevy Leons. The IJmuiden, Netherlands ...
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Wondering why NBA expansion has not yet happened? It might be the Boston Celtics' fault
Part of the problem may be the fact that Boston has recently been valued at $5.5 billion with a looming $500 million + ...
When NBA will start talking expansion, fulfilling ‘dream’ of Sonics’ return
While the subject of NBA expansion and the return of the Sonics didn't come up much during the All-Star break, commissioner ...
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OKC Thunder jersey history No. 17 - Vincent Askew (1992-95)
During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Askew wore only jersey No. 17 and put up 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.3 steals ...