When Would The Sonics Play Their First Game?

Brian Windhorst from ESPN stops by to talk about the timeline for NBA expansion, his love for the Pacific Northwest and if Kevin Durant will finish his career in Seattle.   3 Things You Need To Know with Danny Ball is a short form show that aims to keep fans informed about the latest news on NBA expansion and the potential return of the Seattle Sonics.  Thanks to our partners who make this possible: Rise Above, the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater, Simply Seattle, Epic Seats and the Hall Group. And to our Team who produces these episodes: Danny Ball, Trevor Bond, Ciella Sfirri, Allena Rouse, Cory Jackson and Brett Goldberg.  

Jason "Puck" Puckett hosts Iconic Sonics here from the SixSeven restaurant in the Edgewater Hotel. He's joined by former Sonic, Rashard Lewis, who made a visit to town this month to attend the Rain City NBA preseason game. Puck and Sweet Lew discuss when Rashard was drafted by the Sonics in '98, his decade in Seattle, his relationships with former teammates Gary Payton and Ray Allen, leaving in '07 and what he's up to today.     You can check out Puck's daily show at pucksports.com or on X and Instagram. And be sure to check out all Iconic Sonics episodes, if you haven't previously, wherever you get your audio and on X, Instagram, Threads and YouTube.     Thanks to the Edgewater Hotel for making this episode possible as well as our long-time partners Simply Seattle, Epic Seats, Rise Above, the Hall Group and Swinomish Casino and Lodge. Thanks, too, to the Seattle Storm, Climate Pledge Arena and the Kraken for their support and hospitality during our visit to Seattle with Rashard Lewis this month!  

3 Things You Need To Know with Danny Ball is a short form show that aims to keep fans informed about the latest news on NBA expansion and the potential return of the Seattle Sonics.   This episode covers the latest on the Warner vs. NBA lawsuit about media rights, potential conference realignment and how the sale of the Boston Celtics is related to the return of the Sonics.   Thanks to our partners who make this possible: Rise Above, the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater, Simply Seattle, Epic Seats and the Hall Group. And to our Team who produces these episodes: Danny Ball, Trevor Bond, Ciella Sfirri, Allena Rouse, Cory Jackson and Brett Goldberg  

3 Things You Need To Know with Danny Ball is a short form show that aims to keep fans informed about the latest news on NBA expansion and the potential return of the Seattle Sonics. This episode covers when the NBA will announce that they are expanding, what cities are being considered for expansion and when the Sonics would play their first game.    Thanks to our partners who make this possible: Rise Above, the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater, Simply Seattle, Epic Seats and the Hall Group. And to our Team who produces these episodes: Danny Ball, Trevor Bond, Ciella Sfirri, Allena Rouse, Cory Jackson and Brett Goldberg.    

In this Iconic Sonic Rewind episode, we're joined by Chris Ackerley, son of the former Sonics Owner and a prominent Seattle business person and community member himself.    Chris spoke with us a couple years ago in an episode hosted by the Gas Man, Mike Gastineau. Chris and Mike discussed great Sonics memories, the Ackerley family in Seattle, the Kraken and the anticipated return of the NBA.    Stay tuned for more Rewind episodes and then new Iconic Sonic episodes in a few weeks.  And, be sure to rate, review and share Iconic Sonics with friends as well as following us on X and Instagram.    Thanks to our partners who make this possible: Rise Above, the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater, Simply Seattle, Epic Seats and the Hall Group.  And to our Team who produces these episodes: Danny Ball, Trevor Bond, Ciella Sfirri, Allena Rouse, Cory Jackson and Brett Goldberg.

In this first Iconic Sonic Rewind episode, we're joined by Samantha Holloway, Chair of the Seattle Kraken Executive Committee and majority Owner.    Samantha spoke with us 18 months ago live at the Edgewater Hotel with Mike Gastineau and Chris Daniels. They discuss the Kraken, Seattle sports community and had Samantha share her perspectives about the evolution of the Seattle SuperSonics return, including the required steps and the potential price for NBA Expansion.     Now in mid 2024, the deal appears to be getting closer with each passing month. Stay tuned for more Rewind episodes and then new Iconic Sonic episodes in a few weeks. And, be sure to rate, review and share Iconic Sonics with friends as well as following us on X and Instagram.   Thanks to our partners who make this possible: Rise Above, the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater, Simply Seattle, Epic Seats and the Hall Group.  And to our Team who produces these episodes: Danny Ball, Trevor Bond, Ciella Sfirri, Allena Rouse, Cory Jackson and Brett Goldberg.

Jason Puckett hosts Iconic Sonics again and is joined by long-time Seattle Sports Executive, Nate Silverman. Nate discusses his current team, the Seattle Storm, and his role as the organization's Chief Commercial Officer. He also talks about the WNBA, the rise of women's hoops, Sue Bird, Caitlin Clark and more. Puck and Nate then review the SuperSonics and what the team's anticipated return could mean for the Storm and expanded Seattle sports community.   You can check out Jason's daily content at http://pucksports.com or on X and Instagram. And you can check out more Iconic Sonics at http://iconicsonics.com as well as on X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and wherever else you get your media.   Thanks to all our partners who make this Season of Iconic Sonics possible -- Rise Above, Simply Seattle, the Edgewater Hotel, Epic Seats, the Hall Group and Swinomish Casino and Lodge.  

Longtime Seattle media guy, Jason Puckett, hosts Iconic Sonics for the first time. He's joined by former Sonic Coach and Hall of Famer, George Karl. Puck and Coach discuss the passing of Sonics legend, Bob Kloppenburg, George's recent trip to OKC and the start of the NBA playoffs. They also talk about young hoops stars including SGA, Chet, Maxey, ANT and Wemby.   You can check out Jason's daily content at pucksports.com or on X and Instagram. And you can check out more Iconic Sonics at iconicsonics.com as well as on X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and wherever else you get your media.   Thanks to all our partners who make this Season of Iconic Sonics possible -- Rise Above, Simply Seattle, the Edgewater Hotel, Epic Seats, the Hall Group and Swinomish Casino and Lodge.  

The NBA's new media rights deal is reportedly the final step before the League potentially expands. Guest Hosts Chris Daniels and David Rumsey from Front Office Sports discuss the League's upcoming rights deal, including the dollar figures, timeline and Amazon's potential involvement.Chris and David also talk about the pending League expansion. They discuss how institutional and international capital could affect things and what we should expect for the Sonics return at this point.For more on David Rumsey, visit frontofficesports.com or @_DavidRumsey on X. Thanks to our current partners, Rise Above, the Hall Group, Epic Seats, Simply Seattle, the Edgewater Hotel and the Swinomish Casino and Lodge.  To get discounts on great sports and entertainment tickets from Epic Seats, use the code Coachk.  And use Iconic15 for discounts on Sonics gear, Storm gear and more from Simply Seattle.

Nate McMillan, AKA Mr. Sonic or Mac10, joins the Show for a second time and a first time as part of our special series, Iconic Sonics City Edition. Nate sat down with Omari Salisbury in the Black Media Matters studio during a recent visit to Seattle. They talk here about Nate's connection to the Emerald City, some of his closest relationships in Seattle and and his history with the Black community in town. Mac10 and Omari also discuss his new foundation, the Nate McMillan Foundation, and if he envisions being a part of the future Sonics organization. Thanks to Iconic Sonic Season 5 partners Rise Above, the Edgewater Hotel, Simply Seattle, Epic Seats, the Hall and Swinomish Casino and Lodge. Plus Converge Media, Seattle Magazine and the Nate McMillan Foundation. This episode was produced in partnership with Converge. You can check out the video edition at: https://www.youtube.com/@ConvergeMedia/videos. You can learn more about Nate's new foundation here: https://www.natemcmillanfoundation.org/  The team behind this production included Brett Goldberg, Omari Salisbury, Ciella Sfirri, Allena Rouse, Cory Jackson, Trevor Bond, Danny Ball, Ike Everard and Besa Gordon.