OKC Thunder

On July 18th an eight-member group of Oklahoma City-based businessmen led by Clay Bennett join to form the Professional Basketball Club, LLC and agree to purchase the Seattle SuperSonics for $350 million.

On September 21st, Sonics owners file an arbitration demand that would prevent Seattle officials from forcing the Sonics to remain at Key Arena through 2010. A judge later denies the request.

On the 2nd of Novemeber, Sonics owners file a relocation application with the NBA seeking to move the franchise to Oklahoma City.

On September 3rd there was a formal announcement at Leadership Square that the Seattle SuperSonics will be called the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On March 14th, Oklahoma City officials sign a letter of intent with the Sonics ownership group, outlining preliminary terms of a 15-year lease agreement for the use of the Ford Center.

Thunder plays its first-ever regular-season game and loses 98-87 to Milwaukee at home.

Thunder replaces coach P.J. Carlesimo with assistant Scott Brooks on an interim basis.

Construction for the first phase of the Ford Center’s $100-million renovation.

Oklahoma City Thunder make the playoff for the first time known as the thunder

Brooks agrees to a multi-year contract and formally becomes head coach.