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A weekly look at the past, and hopefully future, of the Seattle Supersonics. Go Sonics!

74: Sonics on Championship Rosters 04/21/2026

74: Sonics on Championship Rosters We talk about a recent article highlighting the possible reasons expansion might still not happen. Then, we list every Sonics player to every win an NBA championship. Finally, we discuss the '90 offseason, including a coaching change and a certain 2nd overall draft choice /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/40951130

73: More Expansion Talk 03/31/2026

73: More Expansion Talk We discuss various aspects of expansion. Then, we briefly discuss the Sonics players that went to the final four schools. Finally, we finish up the 1989-90 season. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/40677450

72: Owners Vote in Support of Expansion 03/26/2026

72: Owners Vote in Support of Expansion In a special emergency podcast, we talk about the owners voting to allow to expansion bidding process to begin /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/40626370

71: Owners to Vote on Expansion Soon 03/17/2026

71: Owners to Vote on Expansion Soon We talk about the recent revelations about the future of expansion in depth. Then, we talk about college awards won by Sonics players. Finally, we discuss the first half of the 1989-90 season /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/40508305

70: Alphabet Bracket 03/03/2026

70: Alphabet Bracket We discuss an article connecting the upcoming Seahawks sale with the future of NBA expansion in Seattle. Then, we make and go though a rather silly bracket. Finally, we talk about the 89 offseason, which is relatively quiet, aside from a certain selection at pick 17 in the rookie draft /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/40292265

69: Best Sonic on Each Team, Part 2 02/17/2026

69: Best Sonic on Each Team, Part 2 We briefly talk about the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl. Then, we discuss recent rumblings about expansion. We quickly talk about the worst trades in NBA history involving the Sonics, before listing the best player for each western conference team to also play for Seattle. Finally, we talk about the Sonics 1989 playoff run /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/40133900

68: Best Sonic on Each Team, Part 1 02/03/2026

68: Best Sonic on Each Team, Part 1 We talk briefly about the Seahawks and the Super Bowl. Then, we discuss the best player for each eastern conference team to play for the Sonics. Finally, we go through the '88-'89 season, as the Sonics look to get back to the playoffs despite the departure of Tom Chambers /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/39975575

67: Least Known Sonics Players 01/20/2026

67: Least Known Sonics Players We discuss the least well known players in Sonics history. Then, we discuss the '88 playoffs, before continuing into the offseason to discuss the departure of the first member of the big three /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/39794580

66: Playoff Results by Seeding 01/06/2026

66: Playoff Results by Seeding First, we talk about an article covering a wide variety of expansion related topics. Then, we go through how the Sonics did in their playoff appearances, through the lense of seeding. Finally, we talk about the '87-'88 regular season, as the Sonics run it back with the big three /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/39623055

65: Expansion Decision in 2026 12/23/2025

65: Expansion Decision in 2026 We discuss the big story out of Vegas as Adam Silver gives an update on expansion. We briefly talk about hall of fame nominees with Seattle ties, and how the Sonics faired on Christmas day. Finally, we do some quizzes about the Sonics /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/39513540

64: Two Stint Players 12/09/2025

64: Two Stint Players We talk about the players who had two separate stints in Seattle. Then I ramble about basketball cards for the second but presumably not final time. Finally, we discuss the '87 offseason, in which the Sonics are relatively quiet but do make one unfortunate and consequential decision /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/39331405

63: '87 Playoffs 11/25/2025

63: '87 Playoffs We talk about Bill Simmons' recent thoughts on the state of expansion. Then, we discuss all the players that made an all star game, either before or after being with the Sonics. Finally, we go through the '87 playoffs, as Seattle makes an improbably deep run. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/39161560

62: Lenny Wilkens 11/11/2025

62: Lenny Wilkens We talk about the life and legacy of Lenny Wilkens. We then reexamine the '77-'78 run, with him at the helm. We also discuss his best games as a player in Seattle, and finally go over the best players he coached throughout his career. RIP 19 /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/38984020

61: First Year of the Big Three 10/28/2025

61: First Year of the Big Three After some quick notes about the M's and the format of the show, we talk about the recent interview Adam Silver gave to Sports Illustrated. Then, we talk about the '86-'87 season, as newcomers Dale Ellis and Nate McMillan make major contributions almost immediately /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/38802805

60: Home Court Advantage 10/14/2025

60: Home Court Advantage First, we talk briefly about the goings on around Seattle sports. Then, we discuss home court advantage by comparing home/road splits and improvements at home to other teams. Finally, we get into an incredibly busy '86 offseason. The Sonics trade a franchise icon, draft a new one, trade for an all star, and make several other moves on and off the court. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/38573750

59: Drafted vs Traded Players 09/30/2025

59: Drafted vs Traded Players We make some teams based on how the Sonics aquired players. Then we compare the teams, and see how they stack up. Then in history, we wrap up the unremarkable '85-'86 season, as the Sonics tread water under first year coach Bernie Bickerstaff. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/38403575

58: Draft Grades, '67-'78 09/16/2025

58: Draft Grades, '67-'78 We discuss the newest non-update from the league about expansion. Then, we grade the first 12 drafts in Sonics history, as well as the expansion draft. Finally, we talk about the first half of the '85-'86 season, as the Sonics begin the Bickerstaff era. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/38233880

57: Sonics Make Coaching Change 09/02/2025

57: Sonics Make Coaching Change This episode, we talk about the sentencing in Shawn Kemp's trial. Then we discuss a few things relating to getting a team back in Seattle. In history, we bring in Xavier McDaniel, and the Sonics make a big change at the head coaching spot /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/38048505

56: Blazers Sale 08/19/2025

56: Blazers Sale We talk about the recent sale of the Portland Trailblazers, and how it could affect the Sonics. Then, I talk about basketball cards for too long. Finally, we discuss the 84'-85' season, as the Sonics struggle to their worst record in over a decade. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37872620

55: Two Legends Leave the Team 08/05/2025

55: Two Legends Leave the Team We talk about the various times that the Sonics over or under performed their point differential throughout team history. Then, we get into the '84 offseason, where the Sonics are busy, including the trade of one all-timer and the retirement of another. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37675245

54: More Thoughts on Expansion 07/22/2025

54: More Thoughts on Expansion We talked some more about the updates about expansion from the league. Then, we discuss the future of this podcast. Finally, we wrap up the '83-'84 season, as some very notable Sonics play their final games for the team. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37500170

53: Expansion Committee 07/16/2025

53: Expansion Committee This episode, we talk about all the info that came out of Adam Silver's press conference yesterdsay, after the board of governers met and discussed expansion. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37431010

52: Three Point Shooting 07/15/2025

52: Three Point Shooting We discuss the possible outcomes for the highly anticipated summer league meetings. Then, we talk about the best three point shooters in Sonics history. Finally, we begin the '83-'84 season, as a talented Sonics roster starts out somewhat slow. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37407505

51: Trade Grades, '67-'78 07/08/2025

51: Trade Grades, '67-'78 In an odd, even more informal episode of the podcast, we spend the whole time grading trades from the first 11 seasons of Sonics history. Normal episode next week! /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37328145

50: Big Offseason Changes for the Sonics in '83 07/01/2025

50: Big Offseason Changes for the Sonics in '83 We talk about several news items, including the statue of Lenny Wilkens that was put up outside of CPA. Then we discuss the '83 offseason, where the Sonics make a big trade, and have major changes occur behind the scenes. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37227455

49: Mock Expansion, Part 2 06/24/2025

49: Mock Expansion, Part 2 We discuss the recent sale of the Lakers, and how it affects Seattle. Then, we continue with our expansion mock draft, starting with the western conference protections. Then, we draft the teams themselves. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37126350

48: Mock Expansion, Part 1 06/17/2025

48: Mock Expansion, Part 1 We discuss more comments made by Adam Silver about the future of expansion. Then, we go through the eastern conference teams, and pick which players I think they will protect. Finally, we wrap up the '82-'83 season, which sees the Sonics return the playoffs. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/37036545

47: Best Player in Seattle, Part 2 06/10/2025

47: Best Player in Seattle, Part 2 We discuss Adam Silver's comments on expansion at the NBA finals. Then, we continue looking at the best player in Seattle sports overall each year. Finally, we begin the '82-'83 season, where the Sonics jump out to a hot start, before crashing back to earth. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36931205

46: Best Player in Seattle, Part 1 06/03/2025

46: Best Player in Seattle, Part 1 We go through the '77-'92 seasons and discuss what player was the best in Seattle sports overall each year. In history, we discuss a pair of yet unmentioned Sonics legends, before talking about a light offseason. The Sonics do bring in a former all-star, who will try to help them make another playoff run. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36826200

45: 1981-82 Season 05/27/2025

45: 1981-82 Season We spend the whole episode talking about the '81-'82 season. The Sonics ride a very strong middle stretch of the season to another 52 win effort, and return to the playoffs after missing last year. The Sonics are led by a trio of all stars; Gus Wiliams, Jack Sikma and Lonnie Shelton. /episode/index/show/0600178c-b3ad-403a-9b4a-453168b2d1ee/id/36723195

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