The SuperSonics are (likely) coming back: How Seattle retained name, history while waiting for NBA's return

The SuperSonics joined the NBA as an expansion franchise in 1967 and remained in Seattle until 2008, winning their first and only NBA championship in 1979. The team was named the SuperSonics as a nod to Seattle-based aviation company Boeing, which was developing a supersonic commercial aircraft at the time.

‘We never stopped being a basketball city’: Seattle officials pass resolution backing Sonics return

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and members of the Seattle City Council shared a joint resolution Tuesday to affirm Seattle’s “readiness” to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics, and affirm that Climate Pledge Arena is prepared to host the team’s return.

Seattle council panel backs resolution for NBA return bid at Climate Pledge Arena

Seattle is taking formal steps to position itself for the return of the NBA, with city leaders, sports executives and community advocates signaling their readin

'The question isn’t if the Sonics are coming back, it's when,' council says

City leaders and advocates used a Seattle Council meeting to argue that the city is ready for an expansion team as the NBA begins formal talks.

"I'm not really worried about that"- Gary Payton wants his former Sonics teammates' jerseys to get retired before his

As Seattle’s NBA return gains momentum, Gary Payton insists his SuperSonics teammates deserve jersey retirements before his iconic No. 20.