Brian Windhorst Talks About Expansion Timeline and If KD Will Return To Seattle
Brian Windhorst from ESPN stops by to talk about the timeline for NBA expansion, his love for the Pacific Northwest and if Kevin Durant will finish his career in Seattle.
Iconic Sonics with Rashard Lewis
Jason "Puck" Puckett hosts Iconic Sonics here from the SixSeven restaurant in the Edgewater Hotel. He's joined by former Sonic, Rashard Lewis, who made a visit to town this month to attend the Rain City NBA preseason game. Puck and Sweet Lew discuss when Rashard was drafted by the Sonics in '98, his decade in Seattle, his relationships with former teammates Gary Payton and Ray Allen, leaving in '07 and what he's up to today.
Why Is The Sale of The Celtics A Good Sign For The Sonics Return?
This episode covers the latest on the Warner vs. NBA lawsuit about media rights, potential conference realignment and how the sale of the Boston Celtics is related to the return of the Sonics.
When Would The Sonics Play Their First Game?
This episode covers when the NBA will announce that they are expanding, what cities are being considered for expansion and when the Sonics would play their first game.
Iconic Sonics Rewind with Chris Ackerley
In this Iconic Sonic Rewind episode, we're joined by Chris Ackerley, son of the former Sonics Owner and a prominent Seattle business person and community member himself.
Chris spoke with us a couple years ago in an episode hosted by the Gas Man, Mike Gastineau. Chris and Mike discussed great Sonics memories, the Ackerley family in Seattle, the Kraken and the anticipated return of the NBA.
Iconic Sonics Rewind w/ Samantha Holloway, Chair of the Seattle Kraken
In this first Iconic Sonic Rewind episode, we're joined by Samantha Holloway, Chair of the Seattle Kraken Executive Committee and majority Owner.
Samantha spoke with us 18 months ago live at the Edgewater Hotel with Mike Gastineau and Chris Daniels. They discuss the Kraken, Seattle sports community and had Samantha share her perspectives about the evolution of the Seattle SuperSonics return, including the required steps and the potential price for NBA Expansion.
Iconic Sonics with Puck and Nate Silverman, Seattle Storm
Jason Puckett hosts Iconic Sonics again and is joined by long-time Seattle Sports Executive, Nate Silverman. Nate discusses his current team, the Seattle Storm, and his role as the organization's Chief Commercial Officer. He also talks about the WNBA, the rise of women's hoops, Sue Bird, Caitlin Clark and more. Puck and Nate then review the SuperSonics and what the team's anticipated return could mean for the Storm and expanded Seattle sports community.
Iconic Sonics with Puck and Coach Karl
Longtime Seattle media guy, Jason Puckett, hosts Iconic Sonics for the first time. He's joined by former Sonic Coach and Hall of Famer, George Karl. Puck and Coach discuss the passing of Sonics legend, Bob Kloppenburg, George's recent trip to OKC and the start of the NBA playoffs. They also talk about young hoops stars including SGA, Chet, Maxey, ANT and Wemby.
Iconic Sonics News with Chris Daniels and David Rumsey, Front Office Sports
Guest Hosts Chris Daniels and David Rumsey from Front Office Sports discuss the League's upcoming rights deal, including the dollar figures, timeline and Amazon's potential involvement.Chris and David also talk about the pending League expansion.
Iconic Sonics City Edition with Nate McMillan
Nate McMillan, AKA Mr. Sonic or Mac10, joins the Show for a second time and a first time as part of our special series, Iconic Sonics City Edition.
Iconic Sonics News with Chris Daniels & Brian Robinson
Things are warming up regarding the Sonics anticipated return and Guest Hosts Brian Robinson and KOMO's Chris Daniels kick off the season with an episode of our new series, Iconic Sonic News.
Gary Payton
Gary Payton makes a return appearance on Iconic Sonics for the Season Finale. The Glove discusses his active coaching career, his love and connection to Seattle and Oakland, his new partnership with George Karl and Truth+Media and more.
Luke Ridnour
Blaine native, Pacific Northwest legend and former Sonic Luke Ridnour joins the Show to reconnect with Mike Gastineau. Luke and Mike talk about former Sonic teammates including Ray Allen, Jeff Green, Rashard Lewis, Nick Collison, Vladimir Radmanovic and his former NBA coaches including Nate McMillian, Scott Skiles and Rick Adelman. They also discuss what Luke is up to now, including serving as the father and the hoops coach for his six sons. He shares too how he thinks about the NBA today and the hopeful return of the NBA to his home state.
Vin Baker
Former Sonic, Vin Baker, joins the Show to talk about his time in Seattle and what he's up to now in Milwaukee. Recorded with Vin in Greece, who is working out this summer with the Antetokounmpo brothers, Baker discusses his experience as a Sonic and his relationships with guys including Gary Payton and Michael Jordan. He also talks candidly about his experiences with alcoholism and his 13 years of sobriety.
Jeff Green
We're joined in this Episode by Jeff Green, one of two active NBA players who formerly played for the Seattle SuperSonics. Uncle Jeff joins us on the eve of the NBA Western Conference Finals to discuss his career, his time in Seattle, Kevin Durant and what he's looking forward to in the weeks and years ahead.
Lenny Wilkens, Spencer Hawes + Sandy Gregory
Recorded live at the Edgewater Hotel a few weeks back, we're joined here by icons Lenny Wilkens, Spencer Hawes, Sandy Gregory and Show Host, Mike Gastineau. The group discusses several topics from the Seattle sports community including the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, Rise Above, the recently created Sonics Legends Fund and more.
Kurt Badenhausen
Today on Iconic Sonics, we’re joined by Guest Host Chris Daniels and Guest Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuation reporter at Sportico and former senior editor at Forbes. On the Show we dive into NBA expansion talk, how the new collective bargaining agreement will affect players and owners alike and what a $75 Billion media rights deal might look like.
Mateen Cleaves
The 2000 NCAA National Champ and former Sonic, Mateen Cleaves, joins the Show with Host Mike Gastineau and Guest Host Alyssa Charlston. With this year's NCAA Final Four upon us, Mateen, Mike and Alyssa walk back his championship year at Michigan State and break down the state of college hoops today. We also revisit Mateen’s time in Seattle and talk about the players, coaches and fans that helped shape his NBA career.
Alyssa Charlston, George Karl, Dale Ellis & Kenny Mayne
Recorded LIVE from the Queen Anne Beer Hall in Seattle, Guest Host Alyssa Charlston is joined by Hall of Fame Coach George Karl, Sonics legend Dale Ellis and broadcaster extraordinaire Kenny Mayne. The group walks down memory lane talking about the great years in Sonics history and the even greater players coming out of the Emerald City. They also go into what will happen when the team comes back, what the fans mean to the team and the city, and how the NBA returning to Seattle might happen sooner than we think!
Samantha Holloway
Recorded from Seattle’s iconic Edgewater Hotel, Mike Gastineau and Chris Daniels sit down with the Co-Chair and Co-Owner of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, Samantha Holloway. Join us for a candid discussion as we talk with Samantha about her leadership role with the Kraken and how her Ownership group is thinking about the return of the Sonics. We also review what’s happening in and around Climate Pledge Arena and what the fans and community are doing to continue to fight for the teams’ return.