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The first part of the Celtics sale is expected to take place officially later this summer, pending league approval.
It's been 17 years since the city of Seattle last had an NBA team, since the beloved SuperSonics were ripped away from their fanbase and relocated to Oklahoma City. Now, Sonics fans must watch -- or not -- as the Thunder face the Indiana Pacers for an NBA title, while questions still hang in the air about when Seattle will get a franchise again.
This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Win your regional today. We begin this morning with a narrative you’ll hear parroted across all channels of sports media: This NBA Finals matchup is a TV ratings nightmare.