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Governor Ferguson to Discuss SuperSonics' NBA Return with Commissioner

3/22/2026

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson will meet NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Monday to discuss the SuperSonics' potential return.
NBA expansion rules require 23 of 30 teams to approve, with Seattle and Las Vegas as candidates; a final vote will follow.
Ferguson aims to listen and show the state’s readiness to assist.
Seattle University professor Natalie Welch says the meeting aims to reassure NBA officials of Seattle's enthusiasm.

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson will meet NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Monday to discuss the SuperSonics' potential return.
NBA expansion rules require 23 of 30 teams to approve, with Seattle and Las Vegas as candidates; a final vote will follow.
Ferguson aims to listen and show the state’s readiness to assist.
Seattle University professor Natalie Welch says the meeting aims to reassure NBA officials of Seattle's enthusiasm.