Articles about Sonics

Behind the scenes: Kevin Durant’s epic return proves booming Seattle is ready for the NBA again

Fans lined up under grey skies outside KeyArena. A buzz began to build as the smell of popcorn and hot… Read More

Ballmer and Stern on NBA in Seattle; Philadelphia Eagles embrace analytics; more sports tech news

TAYLOR’S TAKE ON THE WEEK IN SPORTS TECH: We caught up with two big names in the NBA world to get… Read More

Key Arena renovation leader Tim Leiweke on his vision for technology, security, esports, and more

This week marked a big milestone for the future of pro sports and live entertainment in Seattle as the City… Read More

Video: Amazon’s Alexa mourns the loss of the Seattle SuperSonics

Somebody at Amazon’s Seattle headquarters is having some fun. Here’s what happens when you ask Alexa to name her favorite… Read More

Steve Ballmer says it’s ‘important’ to keep wanting NBA in Seattle, but it’s not likely to happen soon

Steve Ballmer’s dream of owning an NBA franchise was realized in 2014 when he took over the Los Angeles Clippers.… Read More

How L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer wants to use technology to transform basketball for fans

Someday a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers might get to see the game through the eyes of Blake Griffin or… Read More

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer pledges to help bring NBA basketball back to Seattle

Steve Ballmer may now own an NBA franchise in Los Angeles, but he’s going to do everything in his power to help… Read More

Steve Ballmer was impersonated on the phone, signature allegedly forged in failed investment deals

From that rambunctious personality to the leadership style he implemented at Microsoft, Steve Ballmer is truly one-of-a-kind — which makes it all the more surprising… Read More

Steve Ballmer sued by investment advisor over busted $5M basketball consulting agreement

[Follow-up: Ballmer’s lawyer says the former Microsoft CEO’s signature was forged on the agency agreement at the center of this… Read More

Report: Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is lead bidder to purchase NBA’s Clippers

[UPDATE: Steve Ballmer: I’ll do ‘everything in my power’ to keep the Clippers in Los Angeles] Steve Ballmer owning the Los… Read More

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sued for $3M in strange case involving NBA bid, former Sonics employee’s debts

From honing his golf game to offering up advice to young students, it seems as though Steve Ballmer has enjoyed… Read More

Steve Ballmer wouldn’t move NBA’s Clippers to Seattle, says Microsoft is ‘still like a child to me’

Sorry, Seattle basketball fans: Even if Steve Ballmer were to own the Los Angeles Clippers, he wouldn’t move the team… Read More

Seattle Clippers? What Donald Sterling’s lifetime ban could mean for ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer

In light of racist comments Donald Sterling made during a recorded conversation, today the NBA placed a lifetime ban on the… Read More

NBA, philanthropy, startup seed fund: What’s next for Steve Ballmer?

The big news Friday morning hailed from Redmond with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s decision to retire within the next year.… Read More

Sonics: Hansen expects Ballmer to stay on investment team until NBA is back in Seattle

From the sounds of it, Steve Ballmer appears committed to bringing NBA hoops back to the Emerald City. Two weeks… Read More

Keeping the Kings: NBA blocks Seattle’s bid to purchase team

The Kings are staying in Sacramento. The NBA Board of Governors voted 22-8 Wednesday in Dallas to keep the Kings… Read More

Sonics fate may be decided today in Dallas, but where’s Steve Ballmer?

We’re just minutes away from finding out if NBA will return to Seattle this fall, as NBA owners are voting… Read More

Bidding war: Hansen, Ballmer increase bid for NBA team to $625M

The effort to bring the NBA back to Seattle isn’t over quite yet. Hoping to convince NBA owners that Seattle… Read More

Commish calls Ballmer investment team ‘perfect prototype’ for NBA owners

Here’s what NBA commissioner David Stern thinks of the Chris Hansen/Steve Ballmer investment team: perfection. Appearing on PBS’ Charlie Rose… Read More

How social media reacted to Sonics news that left Ballmer ‘horribly disappointed’

By now, you’ve probably heard how the NBA relocation committee unanimously voted Monday afternoon to block Seattle’s bid to buy the… Read More

NBA committee rejects bid to bring NBA to Seattle, Ballmer ‘horribly disappointed’

The effort to bring NBA hoops back to Seattle took a serious blow today, as the NBA relocation committee made… Read More

Ballmer on bringing the Sonics to Seattle: ‘There will never be a better opportunity’

Albeit very little and not exactly groundbreaking, Steve Ballmer finally made some public comments about Seattle’s bid to bring the… Read More

Paul Allen says Steve Ballmer would be a ‘great NBA owner’

Paul Allen thinks his good buddy and former colleague Steve Ballmer would be a “great” NBA owner, but isn’t exactly… Read More

Sonics update: Bidding war? Seattle group increases bid by $25M

The Seattle investment group led by Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is raising its bid to bring the… Read More

Sonics update: Former Facebook exec joins Sacramento investor group

Another California tech titan is joining the group trying to keep an NBA team in Sacramento and away from Seattle.… Read More

Sonics Update: Steve Ballmer offers ‘characteristically enthusiastic’ presentation to NBA owners

Whether it’s talking about Microsoft or bringing the NBA back to Seattle, Steve Ballmer certainly has lots of energy for supporting causes… Read More

Sonics update: 44K season-ticket requests and a music video featuring Macklemore

Lots going on with the Sonics today, from a “stunning” season ticket priority wait list to a Sacramento group trying… Read More

Seattle arena renderings: The nosebleed seats look ridiculously awesome

Seattle’s new arena could put a new meaning to the so-called cheap seats. A few weeks after the initial renderings of… Read More

Sonics update: It’s turning into a Silicon Valley vs. Seattle investor showdown

By now, you’ve likely either read or had a discussion about the Seattle vs. Silicon Valley entrepreneurial debate. Heck, the good folks… Read More

Sonics update: NHL owner and fitness guru to challenge Seattle’s NBA bid

In his annual State of the City address, Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson named two equity investors as part of the… Read More