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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-05 15:47 PST
updated: 2026-11-05 15:47 PST
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# Gov. Ferguson discusses possible Sonics return with Adam Silver

Governor Ferguson discussed a possible Sonics return with NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Silver said the league is exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, with a decision by year's end.

Section: [Sports](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: [Adam Silver](/seattle/wiki/adam-silver.md), [National Basketball Association](/seattle/wiki/national-basketball-association.md)

## Coverage

- [KOMO News (ABC)](https://komonews.com/news/local/bob-ferguson-seattle-supersonics-national-basketball-association-nba-professional-sports-expansion-one-roof-sports-entertainment-kraken-majority-owner-samantha-holloway), 2026-11-05 15:47 PST: Gov. Ferguson talks Sonics’ possible return with NBA commissioner Adam Silver

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