Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 489

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Thursday with the league’s commissioner to offer assistance in returning the SuperSonics to Seattle.

Ferguson had reached out to set what his spokesperson called an introductory meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The two didn’t meet in person.

“As a kid, the governor grew up attending many Sonics games, and attending the Lenny Wilkens basketball camp,” spokesperson Brionna Aho said in an email. …

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