For nearly two decades, Seattle has waited for the NBA to return. During that same period, Las Vegas has transformed itself into one of the fastest-growing and most prominent sports markets in America.

In Part Four of The 32nd Team, Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger examine two cities that have become central to the conversation surrounding the NBA's next era of expansion. The discussion begins in Seattle, where the SuperSonics may have disappeared in 2008, but the city's passion for basketball never did. From a dedicated fan base and corporate support to the arrival of Climate Pledge Arena, Gavriel and Torrence discuss why Seattle's remained relevant in NBA circles and whether nearly two decades of waiting has helped make their case for another franchise stronger than ever.

The conversation also revisits Seattle's unusual role thr ...