No Sonics rivalry of the 1990’s was more intense than the rivalry with the Jazz. Seattle and Utah could not have been more different stylistically; each game was a classic old-school vs. new-school clash. Even decades later, the rivalry with Stockton and Malone is unforgettable.

Two different characters have had the honor of playing the Sonics mascot. Seattle’s iconic Wheedle took on the role from 1978 until 1985. The Pacific Northwest’s own Squatch took the reigns in 1993 and remained the team’s mascot until 2008. If you could only have one, who’re you taking?

It was the definition of a blockbuster trade. Gary Payton was the face of the franchise (and had been for over a decade) while Ray Allen was an up-and-coming star entering his prime. Revisit the franchise-altering 2003 deal that sent GP to Milwaukee and brought Ray to the Emerald City.

The Sonics-Blazers rivalry was as evenly-matched as it gets; it oftentimes felt like looking in a mirror. The two Pacific Northwest squads share similar histories, successes, and fanbases. We can’t wait for the day when the rivalry returns.

The Sonics called several venues home over the years, including the Coliseum/Key Arena, the Kingdome, and the Tacoma Dome. Where were they playing when you became a fan?

Draft night is special – hearing your name announced solidifies your place amongst basketball’s elite. While the draft always stings a little without the Sonics making picks, Seattle had some pretty incredible selections over the years. Here are our top 10 draft picks in Sonics history.

In an alternate universe, the 2010’s belong to the Pacific Northwest. While Kevin Durant has blossomed into one of the greatest players in NBA history, his time as a Sonic lasted only one year. Greg Oden showed flashes of potential with the Blazers but his injury-plagued tenure in Portland ended after 82 games over 2 seasons.

Gary Payton recently joined Sean David of Basketball Time Machine to talk some 90’s hoops. The Glove shares stories about Shawn Kemp and Larry Bird, his thoughts on Michael Jordan’s Last Dance comments, and more!

Though the Sonics spent most of their history north of downtown, SODO is without question the epicenter of Seattle sports. Local artist Weirdo is behind SODO’s Jack Sikma mural, an homage to the gentle giant who held down Seattle’s paint for almost a decade.

The goal was to visit three of the Sonics murals in Seattle, grab some photos and share a few stories about the memories those images preserve.

The theme of the project, though, shifted in an unexpected way…

No team gave the Sonics more trouble over the years than the Lakers. Although the Sonics won the first two playoff matchups against LA, the Lakers would go on to take the next five…

The Sonics made a statement with their inaugural jerseys. Read more about the iconic "lightning bolt" logo and some of the history behind the 1967 uniforms.

Dive into the history behind one of Shawn Kemp’s most famous dunks and a staple of dunk highlight reels.

Take an in-depth look at the 40-year evolution of the Sonics’ uniforms.

We Got Next vocalizes an unrelenting passion for our team, even amidst this hiatus. The message lives in Kevin Durant’s words, “It’s been a rough ten years … NBA is back in Seattle for tonight, but hopefully it’s back forever soon.”