US EditionGov. Ferguson Meets with NBA Commissioner with Expansion Talks Looming
Governor Ferguson offered support for NBA expansion talks as Seattle and Climate Pledge Arena are evaluated for a potential franchise return, with league expansion planned for 2026.
- On Thursday, Gov. Bob Ferguson met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after Ferguson initiated the call to introduce himself to Silver, as confirmed by NBA spokesmen.
- Ferguson has long pushed for the Sonics' return, reiterating that goal during his State of the State last month and recently reaching out to the league to meet, according to officials.
- Ferguson’s calendar listed an 11:15 a.m. PT meeting with Silver for Thursday, described as a brief Zoom or phone call with few details disclosed, while Climate Pledge Arena remains configured for NBA use with an unfinished 'NBA Locker Room' area.
- The exchange prompted renewed hopes among Washington sports fans as Ferguson offered help and they 'had a good conversation,' Brionna Aho and NBA spokesman Mike Bass said, but no next steps were detailed.
- Silver has warned against raising expectations while the NBA plans to assess Seattle, Las Vegas, facilities, economics, and local interest before deciding on expansion in 2026.
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Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
Ray Allen of the Seattle SuperSonics shoots against the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 1, 2006, at Key Arena in Seattle. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)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 Silve…
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Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
Snoqualmie Valley Record Snoqualmie Valley Record - Your local homepage. With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner to offer... Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner Wire Service
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OLYMPIA — A Thursday morning meeting that appeared on Gov. Bob Ferguson’s schedule has sparked excitement that the Seattle Sonics could soon return nearly 20 years after the team moved to Oklahoma City. Read more...
Gov. Ferguson meets with NBA Commissioner, sparking SuperSonics buzz
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson scheduled a last‑minute virtual meeting Thursday with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, a conversation that drew attention from longtime Seattle SuperSonics fans eager for the league’s possible return. The meeting was set for 11:15 a.m., according to the governor’s public calendar. Ferguson’s office did not release details about the agenda, and officials cautioned against reading too much into the discussion. In a st…
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Ray Allen of the Seattle SuperSonics shoots against the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 1, 2006, at Key Arena in Seattle. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)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 Silve…
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