Just this morning, the NBA Board of Governors approved exploring two possible expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. 

Yes, you’re allowed to squeal, but listen carefully: this is not a done deal, the team is not back yet. 

But here's why one sportswriter (and Sonics enthusiast) won't be apologizing to any Thunder fans in Oklahoma City anytime soon. 

Guest

Danny O'Neil, sportswriter


Related Links

OKC wants apology before giving back Sonics history? Are you kidding? - The News Tribune

The Dang Apostrophe (Danny's newsletter)

NBA owners vote to explore Vegas, Seattle expansion bids - ESPN

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Just this morning, the NBA Board of Governors approved exploring two possible expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas.&nbsp;
Yes, you&rsquo;re allowed to squeal, but listen carefully: this is not a done deal, the team is not back yet. 
But here's why one sportswriter (and Sonics enthusiast) won't be apologizing to any Thunder fans in Oklahoma City anytime soon.&nbsp; Guest
Danny O'Neil, sportswriter 
Related Links <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article315176047.html">OKC wants apology before giving back Sonics history? Are you kidding?</a> - The News Tribune
<a href="https://www.dannyoneil.com/newsletters">The Dang Apostrophe</a>&nbsp;(Danny's newsletter) <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48304338/sources-nba-votes-explore-vegas-seattle-expansion-bids">NBA owners vote to explore Vegas, Seattle expansion bids</a> - ESPN Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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