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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that Seattle is significantly closer to hosting an expansion team than Las Vegas, as Climate Pledge Arena is nearly ready for NBA use, while Las Vegas faces unresolved venue and timeline issues. The league aims to decide on expansion by the end of 2026, with potential bids reaching $7 billion for Seattle and $10 billion for Las Vegas.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that operational teams have inspected Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, stating the venue is nearly ready for basketball. While Seattle’s infrastructure is advanced, Las Vegas bids are moving faster, with proposals potentially exceeding $10 billion. A final expansion decision is expected by the end of 2026, with teams potentially starting in the 2028-29 season.
Seattle leaders back the potential return of the SuperSonics as the NBA Board of Governors weighs expanding the league to 32 teams; Seattle’s bid effort is led by One Roof Sports and arena ownership, but costs, timing, and conditions remain unclear amid rising franchise values and a history of legal disputes over the team’s departure.
The Seattle Storm will unveil a statue of WNBA legend Sue Bird outside Climate Pledge Arena on August 17, celebrating her illustrious 21-season career, leadership, and impact on women's sports, making the Storm the first WNBA franchise to dedicate a statue to a former player.
David Bonderman, co-founder and co-majority owner of the Seattle Kraken, passed away at 82. Bonderman, who also co-founded TPG, was instrumental in bringing NHL hockey to Seattle, leading to the creation of the Kraken. His daughter, Samantha Holloway, will continue his legacy as co-owner. Bonderman was also a minority owner of the Boston Celtics and had a deep connection to Seattle, having worked as a security guard at the Space Needle and supported the University of Washington through the Bonderman Fellowship.
David Bonderman, founding owner of the Seattle Kraken and key figure in the creation of Climate Pledge Arena, has passed away at 82. Bonderman, a Harvard Law graduate and philanthropist, was instrumental in bringing NHL hockey to Seattle and was known for his contributions to environmental and cultural causes. The Kraken will honor his legacy with uniform patches for the rest of the season.
The Boston Bruins will face the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena to conclude their road trip, aiming to improve their performance after two consecutive losses. Anthony Richard is set to join the top line alongside Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle, focusing on maintaining his style of play to bring speed and tenacity. Coach Jim Montgomery praises the energy and contributions of Richard, Jesper Boqvist, and Justin Brazeau, emphasizing the importance of details and hard work in the game.
Scheduling playoff games for the Seattle Kraken at the Climate Pledge Arena is proving to be a "puzzle" due to the arena's busy event schedule. The arena is set to host concerts, conventions, and other events, making it difficult to find available dates for the Kraken's potential playoff games.