Sonics Sound Off

We discuss the most accurate draft picks in Sonics history. Then, we go over all of the Sonics players born internationally. Finally, we discuss the '91-'92 season, where the Sonics finally finish above .500 thanks in large part to a coaching change

We discuss the results of the NBA playoffs. Then, we talk about various lists from the 25th anniversary of the team. Finally, we discuss the '91 offseason, in which nothing particularly interesting happens

We talk about every Sonic to win a major award. Then, we go over the Seattle players on a 2011 top 500 NBA players ever list. In history, we discuss the second half of the '90-'91 season, as the Sonics make more major trades and Gary and Shawn make the playoffs for the first time in their careers

In this episode, we make a tier list of teams based on how good their Sonics players are. Then, we talk about the first half of the '90-'91 season, largely centered on the infamous fight between Dale Ellis and Xavier McDaniel

We talk about a recent article highlighting the possible reasons expansion might still not happen. Then, we list every Sonics player to every win an NBA championship. Finally, we discuss the '90 offseason, including a coaching change and a certain 2nd overall draft choice

We discuss various aspects of expansion. Then, we briefly discuss the Sonics players that went to the final four schools. Finally, we finish up the 1989-90 season. 

In a special emergency podcast, we talk about the owners voting to allow to expansion bidding process to begin

We talk about the recent revelations about the future of expansion in depth. Then, we talk about college awards won by Sonics players. Finally, we discuss the first half of the 1989-90 season

We discuss an article connecting the upcoming Seahawks sale with the future of NBA expansion in Seattle. Then, we make and go though a rather silly bracket. Finally, we talk about the 89 offseason, which is relatively quiet, aside from a certain selection at pick 17 in the rookie draft

We briefly talk about the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl. Then, we discuss recent rumblings about expansion. We quickly talk about the worst trades in NBA history involving the Sonics, before listing the best player for each western conference team to also play for Seattle. Finally, we talk about the Sonics 1989 playoff run

We talk briefly about the Seahawks and the Super Bowl. Then, we discuss the best player for each eastern conference team to play for the Sonics. Finally, we go through the '88-'89 season, as the Sonics look to get back to the playoffs despite the departure of Tom Chambers

We discuss the least well known players in Sonics history. Then, we discuss the '88 playoffs, before continuing into the offseason to discuss the departure of the first member of the big three

First, we talk about an article covering a wide variety of expansion related topics. Then, we go through how the Sonics did in their playoff appearances, through the lense of seeding. Finally, we talk about the '87-'88 regular season, as the Sonics run it back with the big three

We discuss the big story out of Vegas as Adam Silver gives an update on expansion. We briefly talk about hall of fame nominees with Seattle ties, and how the Sonics faired on Christmas day. Finally, we do some quizzes about the Sonics 

We talk about the players who had two separate stints in Seattle. Then I ramble about basketball cards for the second but presumably not final time. Finally, we discuss the '87 offseason, in which the Sonics are relatively quiet but do make one unfortunate and consequential decision

We talk about Bill Simmons' recent thoughts on the state of expansion. Then, we discuss all the players that made an all star game, either before or after being with the Sonics. Finally, we go through the '87 playoffs, as Seattle makes an improbably deep run.

We talk about the life and legacy of Lenny Wilkens. We then reexamine the '77-'78 run, with him at the helm. We also discuss his best games as a player in Seattle, and finally go over the best players he coached throughout his career. RIP 19

After some quick notes about the M's and the format of the show, we talk about the recent interview Adam Silver gave to Sports Illustrated. Then, we talk about the '86-'87 season, as newcomers Dale Ellis and Nate McMillan make major contributions almost immediately

First, we talk briefly about the goings on around Seattle sports. Then, we discuss home court advantage by comparing home/road splits and improvements at home to other teams. Finally, we get into an incredibly busy '86 offseason. The Sonics trade a franchise icon, draft a new one, trade for an all star, and make several other moves on and off the court. 

We make some teams based on how the Sonics aquired players. Then we compare the teams, and see how they stack up. Then in history, we wrap up the unremarkable '85-'86 season, as the Sonics tread water under first year coach Bernie Bickerstaff.

We discuss the newest non-update from the league about expansion. Then, we grade the first 12 drafts in Sonics history, as well as the expansion draft. Finally, we talk about the first half of the '85-'86 season, as the Sonics begin the Bickerstaff era.

This episode, we talk about the sentencing in Shawn Kemp's trial. Then we discuss a few things relating to getting a team back in Seattle. In history, we bring in Xavier McDaniel, and the Sonics make a big change at the head coaching spot

We talk about the recent sale of the Portland Trailblazers, and how it could affect the Sonics. Then, I talk about basketball cards for too long. Finally, we discuss the 84'-85' season, as the Sonics struggle to their worst record in over a decade. 

We talk about the various times that the Sonics over or under performed their point differential throughout team history. Then, we get into the '84 offseason, where the Sonics are busy, including the trade of one all-timer and the retirement of another.

We talked some more about the updates about expansion from the league. Then, we discuss the future of this podcast. Finally, we wrap up the '83-'84 season, as some very notable Sonics play their final games for the team.