Antonio Daniels’ Seattle connection has lasted well beyond his two seasons with the SuperSonics. In a November 5, 2026, interview by Landon Buford for Lindy’s Sports, the former guard discussed his affection for the city, his view that Seattle deserves the Sonics back and the demanding broadcast schedule now filling his time. The interview was published November 5, not as a new expansion announcement or a confirmed franchise update. Read the original report.

A Seattle connection that endured

Daniels played for Seattle from 2003 to 2005, and his attachment extends beyond the organization itself. He describes embracing the city’s fan base and continuing to welcome success for Seattle sports teams. He also believes Seattle should get the Sonics back. That is Daniels’ personal assessment of the market—not confirmation of expansion, an owner, a franchise award or a return date.

For local readers, his comments offer a personal link to Seattle’s longer SuperSonics history. Nothing in the interview establishes a current ownership bid, an NBA timetable or Daniels’ involvement in a Seattle effort.

Three roles behind the microphone

Daniels told Buford that he provides color analysis for Pelicans games, hosts his own SiriusXM NBA Radio show and has added Tuesday NBA TV work this season. He described the combined commitments as consuming all his time. Those assignments are presented here as Daniels’ account in the November 5 interview, not as independent current viewing guidance.

The Pelicans’ official biography identifies Daniels as the team’s television color analyst and documents his SiriusXM work. It also traces earlier studio-analysis experience, confirms his Seattle playing connection and notes his 1999 championship with San Antonio. The biography does not independently confirm the Tuesday NBA TV assignment.

That progression gives the interview its distinctive Seattle angle: a former Sonic remains active in team broadcasts and national basketball discussion, while still speaking warmly about the city where his NBA story included the 2003–05 seasons.

Source: Landon Buford, Lindy’s Sports — original report, November 5, 2026, 2:03 PM EST.

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