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Should Kevin Durant Retire as a Sonic? 🌟

If the Seattle SuperSonics return to the NBA, imagine KD signing a 1-year deal and closing his career where it all started. No drama, just pure appreciation and a proper farewell. A jersey retirement, Hall of Fame celebration, maybe even his name etched into the arena — a true feel-good ending to a Hall of Fame career. OKC seems destined to honor Russ. Golden State will honor their big 3 before KD. But in Seattle? He could finally be the unquestioned legend. Would you like to see KD retire as a Sonic? #KevinDurant #Seattle #SuperSonics #NBA #BasketballHistory #NBALegends #Sports

NBA's Grizzlies and Pelicans could be relocation candidates

According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, both the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans have been mentioned within NBA circles as potential teams that might relocate due to their small markets and expiring arena deals later this decade. While the league’s official focus is still on expansion (most likely to Seattle and Las Vegas), there’s growing talk about whether some small-market teams might move instead. For context — ticket prices in Memphis have dropped as low as $2–4 recently, showing how rough the market has been. If relocation ever happens… which cities do you think deserve an NBA team next? #NBA #Grizzlies #Pelicans #Expansion #Relocation #Seattle #LasVegas #Alabama

Seattle’s Evangadi Hookah Lounge Shut Down After Deadly CID Shooting — City Cracks Down Hard on Late-Night Spots | STITCH LIPP MAFIA TV‼️ Seattle’s CID just lost another late-night spot. Evangadi Hookah Lounge on Rainier Ave is officially shut down — after a deadly early-morning shooting took the life of 34-year-old Khalif Hussein. City records show Evangadi had five after-hours violations, the worst in the city this summer. SPD labeled it a chronic nuisance tied to ongoing fights, safety issues, and late-night chaos. The shutdown came hours after a gunman walked up to the front door and opened fire inside, then disappeared down Rainier. No arrest yet. The owner, already facing $20K in fines under Seattle’s new late-night ordinance, closed the lounge for good once police and the city attorney moved in. Seattle says this is part of a bigger crackdown: if your spot keeps drawing violence, you’re done. This is STITCH LIPP MAFIA TV — Street News, Raw & Uncut‼️ #STITCHLIPPMAFIATV #Seattle #Crime #Nightlife #CID

Seattle’s record crowd changes women’s hockey

16,000+ fans packed Climate Pledge Arena for the Seattle Torrent’s home opener, smashing the U.S. attendance record for pro women’s hockey. Even though the Torrent lost, the energy was electric—players called it a “pinch-me moment.” Seattle’s NHL team, the Kraken, showed up to support, and the city’s new PWHL team is already making waves. With both Seattle and Vancouver drawing huge crowds, it feels like women’s hockey is finally getting its moment. What do you think this means for the future of the sport? Would you go to a game? #Sports #IceHockey #Seattle

Adam Silver: NBA will decide on expansion “sometime in 2026” — Vegas and Seattle on deck

Per Adam Silver, the NBA is finally putting a rough timeline on expansion. Speaking before the NBA Cup Final in Vegas, Silver said the league is working with current teams, running the numbers, and “sometime in 2026 we’ll make a determination” on whether to expand past 30 teams. He specifically name-checked Las Vegas and Seattle as the two main markets the league is studying, while adding that they’ve looked at other cities too. The NBA hasn’t expanded since 2004 (Charlotte Bobcats), and Seattle has been without a team since the Sonics moved to OKC in 2008. If/when expansion happens, we’re talking about: Two new teams (most likely) A massive expansion fee split among owners An expansion draft that could shake up a lot of rosters If the NBA actually pulls the trigger, where do you want the next teams — Vegas, Seattle, or somewhere else? #NBA #AdamSilver #NBAExpansion #Seattle #LasVegas #NBADiscussion

Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens Passes Away at 88

Sad news for the basketball world — Lenny Wilkens, one of only five people ever inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, has passed away at 88. A nine-time All-Star and a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, Wilkens also became a legendary coach, leading six franchises and winning a championship with the Seattle SuperSonics, forever etching his name into the city’s basketball history. Beyond the court, Wilkens was known for his leadership and decades of community work in Seattle. A true pioneer and ambassador of the game. Rest in peace to one of the greats. 🙏 #LennyWilkens #NBA #RIP #Seattle #HallOfFame #BasketballLegend #Portland