NBA expansion is possible, but a title for the city that took Seattle's franchise in 2008 would still sting: "It's not their ...

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Payton wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 11.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

Gary Payton opens up about the lifelong brotherhood he shares with Shawn Kemp and George Karl. ... The camaraderie often dissolves the moment players change jerseys. ... the Sonics weathered a lot.

Tucked away in a closet are game-used jerseys from Kemp, Payton, Michael Cage, Nate McMillan, Sam Perkins and Wally Walker.

And then, the record will be clear: 1979 belongs to the Supersonics. 2025 belongs to the Thunder. Until then, the confusion ...

Until that day comes, the NBA will keep referencing both franchises—pre- and post-move—in stats and records. But in reality, both sides have made their positions clear: Since 2008, the Sonics ...

And if anyone knows about that kind of mental chess match, it's Payton. His all-90s trash talk dream team, each one carried a legacy. "Me, you gotta get Reggie Miller, Larry Bird, he was just good ...

Former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in Pierce County Superior Court on Tuesday for shooting at two men inside a Toyota 4Runner outside the Tacoma ...

According to court documents, Kemp’s cellphone and game-worn Kemp and Gary Payton jerseys were among the items stolen. Kemp used a phone tracking app to look for the thieves, and confronted the ...

He was a six-time All-Star and helped the Seattle SuperSonics to the NBA finals in 1996 when he averaged a career-high 21.2 points a game. Kemp also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland ...

Gary Payton's critique of Luka Doncic's defense highlights the need for a stronger commitment on that end of the court as Doncic transitions to the Los Angeles Lakers following a trade from the ...

Gary Payton was one of the best defensive stoppers of his time. However, he also respected the quality of his opponents and their ability to overcome any adversity.