Because that metaphorical check isn’t here yet. With an arena in place and the NBA hinting at expansion, steam for a Sonics return to Seattle has grown rapidly over the past few years.

Turns out NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was asked and answered one question last weekend related to potential expansion ... in Seattle and is asked regularly about the possibility of the Sonics ...

In theory, he was going to announce that the Seattle Supersonics ... In September, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league’s owners were not quite ready to commit to expansion, but that ...

Nearly 17 years after their beloved Seattle SuperSonics were ... about possible league expansion has returned. No mention of expansion was discussed during the NBA All-Star Game weekend, as ...

Someone not surprised by the lack of expansion buzz in San Francisco was a former Sonics player who has been among the most vocal about getting the NBA’s return to Seattle. Gary Payton is not ...

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has acknowledged his interest in a return to Seattle and said expansion would be considered this season. “I'm openly trying to keep the buzz on the Sonics real.

With the NBA flourishing under new television deals, the league is buzzing with discussions about potential expansion ... Meanwhile, Seattle SuperSonics icon Gary Payton, who is eager to ...

Seattle SuperSonics ... markets for expansion. The city of Seattle, which has existing infrastructure and a dedicated fan base, hopes they can cheer for their own NBA team again.

SEATTLE — Turns out NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was asked and answered one question last weekend related to potential expansion during ... the possibility of the Sonics returning: “I do ...

Turns out NBA Commissioner Adam ... last weekend related to potential expansion during the All-Star Game. The question was thanks to a one-time Seattle SuperSonics coach. Silver spoke with ESPN ...