WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 590

Last Updated: 22 hours, 28 minutes ago

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday previewed an upcoming meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ahead of a planned vote on league expansion that could bring men’s professional basketball back to Seattle.

ESPN has reported that the Tuesday and Wednesday meetings of the NBA’s board of governors next week in New York would include a vote on initiating expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. The news has given SuperSonics fans their first dose of hope …

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