In an odd, even more informal episode of the podcast, we spend the whole time grading trades from the first 11 seasons of Sonics history. Normal episode next week!

We talk about several news items, including the statue of Lenny Wilkens that was put up outside of CPA. Then we discuss the '83 offseason, where the Sonics make a big trade, and have major changes occur behind the scenes.

We discuss the recent sale of the Lakers, and how it affects Seattle. Then, we continue with our expansion mock draft, starting with the western conference protections. Then, we draft the teams themselves.

We discuss more comments made by Adam Silver about the future of expansion. Then, we go through the eastern conference teams, and pick which players I think they will protect. Finally, we wrap up the '82-'83 season, which sees the Sonics return the playoffs.

We discuss Adam Silver's comments on expansion at the NBA finals. Then, we continue looking at the best player in Seattle sports overall each year. Finally, we begin the '82-'83 season, where the Sonics jump out to a hot start, before crashing back to earth.

We go through the '77-'92 seasons and discuss what player was the best in Seattle sports overall each year. In history, we discuss a pair of yet unmentioned Sonics legends, before talking about a light offseason. The Sonics do bring in a former all-star, who will try to help them make another playoff run.

We spend the whole episode talking about the '81-'82 season. The Sonics ride a very strong middle stretch of the season to another 52 win effort, and return to the playoffs after missing last year. The Sonics are led by a trio of all stars; Gus Wiliams, Jack Sikma and Lonnie Shelton.

We talk about the recent comments made by Adam Silver about the future of expansion. Then, we discuss the Portland trailblazers being put up for sale, and how that could affect the Sonics. Finally, we go through the best player for the Sonics each season in the second half of franchise history, from '88-'08.