WATCH: Could a WA income tax sink chances of Sonics return to Seattle?

(The Center Square) – Documents obtained by a Seattle radio talk show host indicate the possibility of Washington lawmakers passing an income tax on those making more than a million dollars a year could hurt the odds of Seattle getting an NBA franchise team back in the city.

For years, basketball fans of the former Seattle SuperSonics have held rallies, and urged officials and stakeholders to do everything possible to bring the team back to the city.

According to the documents obtained by KVI’s Ari Hoffman and posted to X Wednesday, Gov Bob Ferguson’s team was urged to prep him earlier this month for a meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

“Commissioner Silver is fully committed to returning the Sonics to Seattle but emphasizes the importance of doing it right this time to ensure the team’s long-term stability in the city,” read the document.

Ferguson was reportedly urged to be prepared to ...