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For more than four decades, the Seattle SuperSonics were among the NBA’s most iconic franchises. But in 2008, they packed their bags for Oklahoma. ‘Sonic Boom’ tells a story of basketball and politics, wealth and power—revealing new truths about the NBA’s greatest heist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Check latest episodes from Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team podcast

The '90s

2025/02/27

In our pilot episode, we dive into the relationship between Seattle and the Sonics, telling the story of the franchise’s iconic teams of the '90s. And we see how decisions made in that decade ultimately laid the groundwork for the team’s move, more than a decade later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howard Schultz

2025/03/05

Who is Howard Schultz? Getting to know the man who bought the Sonics and sold them away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympia

2025/03/12

Seattle vs. Schultz. Who really owns our teams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oklahoma City

2025/03/19

Oklahoma City prepares for a major league opportunity. But will the NBA bite? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sale

2025/03/26

The sale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Evans

2025/04/02

For the first time, the man who brokered the deal between Howard Schultz and owners from Oklahoma City tells his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Last Season

2025/04/09

Waiting, hoping, fighting: Seattle takes its final stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The End

2025/04/16

The Sonics pack their bags, and Seattle spends more than a decade wondering: Where do we go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer, Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team

2019/09/16

Did Seattle ever have a chance? Who are the villains in this story? Hear from the NBA legends, politicians, diehard fans, business executives, and more as The RInger's Jordan RItter Conn unearths never before heard truths about the NBA's greatest heist. Dive into the chronicle of a perfect storm of events: how Seattle went from an iconic NBA city to a basketball orphan.

Trailer | Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team

2025/02/20

Listen Now: Hoops Off

2024/06/20

Liz Lapp and Karen Uyenco are taking their hoops off to bring you the saltiest, spiciest takes on all things ball. Episodes drop weekly. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoops-off/id1439408045 Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to [email protected] 💋