Washington Governor Bob Ferguson held discussions with the NBA commissioner as the league's decision on potential expansion to Seattle approaches, according to a KIRO report by Ranji Sinha on November 6, 2026. The meeting signals renewed momentum in Seattle's long-standing bid to regain an NBA franchise, more than a decade after the SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008. Details of the conversation were not disclosed, but the engagement comes at a critical juncture as the league evaluates market viability and arena readiness for new teams.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Meets NBA Commissioner as Seattle Expansion Decision Nears
