- May 21, 2026
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The commish is working the room, and Seattle ain't got a seat at the table yet — not guaranteed, anyway.
Adam Silver's leaning on the Sonics hopefuls to sweeten the pot, whispering Mexico City to keep 'em nervous. Word from the boardroom says the bids from the Emerald City are lagging way behind Vegas, where the fee might crack $10 billion. Samantha Holloway's crew leads the Seattle charge, but Silver wants more. The family's been counting that expansion payout — maybe half a bil per squad — so nobody's walking away easy.
Meanwhile, Leon Rose's crew in Manhattan hit pause on Karl-Anthony Towns' extension chatter, and it ain't subtle. James Dolan's fingerprints are all over that statement. Towns says he's disappointed but locked in. Rival made men smell opportunity if the Knicks get squeezed by that second apron down the road.
And keep your eye on Orlando. Front offices around the league are watching the Magic, who might shake up trade season if they make a move.
Mickey's Angle: Seattle's coming back eventually, but don't bet the vig on timing — and KAT's 2027 player option just became the most interesting number on the books.
Source: ESPN - original report rewritten by Mickey the Mouth.