Why did the Seattle Sonics leave Seattle?

They didn't leave, they were hijacked by an ownership group that kinda sorta maybe didn't exactly not tell the truth about keeping the Supersonics in Seattle. read more

Westbrook never played for Seattle, was technically selected by the Sonics, but after relocation was announced and two years after Schultz sold them. His rookie year was the team's first season in OKC. Durant played one year in Seattle but was drafted a year after the sale of the team. read more

The City of Seattle has filed a lawsuit to keep the Sonics at KeyArena the next two seasons. The NBA Board of Governors voted overwhelmingly today to approve the Sonics' move from Seattle to Oklahoma City. read more