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NBA Teams on the Move

Sonics | Seattle (1967-2008), Oklahoma City
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Sonics - Seattle (1967-2008), Oklahoma City
Dennis Johnson led Seattle to its only NBA title in 1978-79 and the Sonics made eight-straight playoff appearances in the `90s with Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton, but new ownership and the NBA's smallest arena have made Kevin Durant and Co. the latest NBA team to relocate, moving to Oklahoma City.
Photographed by: Walter Iooss Jr./SI, AP
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