{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Inside the NBA\u2019s Expansion Timeline: Seattle, Vegas, and What\u2019s Changed with Chris Daniels &amp; Tim Booth)","description":"The Seattle SuperSonics conversation just shifted following the commissioner\u2019s announcement ahead of the NBA Cup Finals. Danny Ball, Tim Booth, and Chris Daniels break down why this time feels different. On this episode of Iconic Sonics, we\u2019re joined by Tim Booth (The Seattle Times) and Chris Daniels (KOMO News) to unpack Adam Silver\u2019s latest comments on NBA expansion, what\u2019s changed since Las Vegas Summer League, and why 2026 has suddenly become a real inflection point for Seattle. We dive into:   Adam Silver\u2019s evolving language around expansion   Why Seattle and Vegas are now clearly the front-runners   What NBA owners actually care about behind closed doors   Media rights, arena politics, and ownership questions   Realistic timelines for when the Sonics could return   Is this real momentum \u2014 or another false start? Chris and Tim bring reporting, context, and perspective you won\u2019t get anywhere else. Follow us on Instagram: @iconic_sonics Huge thanks to Tim Booth (The Seattle Times) and Chris Daniels (KOMO News) for joining the show. Shoutout to our partners: The Hall Group Simply Seattle Epic Seats Swinomish Casino &amp;amp; Lodge Host: Danny Ball Executive Producer: Brett Goldberg &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Iconic Sonics","author_url":"https:\/\/www.truthplusmedia.com\/iconic-sonics","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39540135\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39540135"}