Seattle Tipoff

Estimated probability NBA basketball is back in Seattle before 2030

65%

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2026-06-01: Melinda French Gates is joining the Seattle Kraken ownership group and One Roof (the umbrella organization), which has fueled speculation about NBA expansion prospects. This adds a prominent philanthropist and business leader to the ownership structure potentially relevant to a future Sonics ownership bid.2026-06-07: Melinda French Gates has joined Kraken parent company One Roof Sports as a minority investor, strengthening their bid to bring the Sonics back to Seattle. This high-profile addition to the ownership group signals serious financial backing for the NBA expansion effort.
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  • Board of Governors Vote
    Board of Governors Vote impact: +9 pts—0 items
  • Rights/Branding Resolution
    Rights/Branding Resolution impact: +2 pts—0 items
  • Arena Readiness
    Arena Readiness impact: +2 pts—0 items
  • Expansion Fee
    Expansion Fee impact: +2 pts—0 items
  • Ownership Group
    Ownership Group impact: +1 pts—0 items
  • Schedule Slot
    Schedule Slot impact: -1 pts—0 items
  • Expansion Draft Rules
    Expansion Draft Rules impact: -1 pts—0 items

The story

10 items

Jun 71 item

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May 21 item

  1. Tailwind:

    Probability moved up 2.6 pts.

    +2.6 pts

Apr 11 item

  1. Context:

    Ownership reporting continues

Mar 252 items

  1. Tailwind:

    Probability moved up 20.9 pts.

    +21.0 pts

  2. Tailwind:

    BoG reportedly explores expansion

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