Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast

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KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian take you inside key sports and business issues in the greater Seattle area, covering the Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken, Storm, Sounders, Washington Huskies, and more. Conversations range from the impact of TV/Digital rights, lease agreements, off-field debates, NIL, realignment, the World Cup, and the return of the Seattle Sonics.

  1. 2D AGO

    Will Millionaires Tax hurt Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken and Sonics Return?

    The Millionaires Tax has been signed by Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Seahawks GM John Schneider has indicated it will have an impact in recruiting players. What does history tell us? Michael McCann is the Legal Analyst and Senior Sports Legal Reporter for Sportico, in addition to a tenured Professor of Law at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and a Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.  He recently penned an analysis of the legislation and how it relates to other states. How would it impact the Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken and will it have any impact on the return of the Sonics? Plus, Niko and Chris break down the "Four Corners", including moves by the Pac-12 and how FIFA has made buying Seattle World Cup tickets so painful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  2. MAR 26

    Sonic Boom? NBA Expansion prompts reaction from XMan, Gary, Sam Perkins

    A Supersonic Supershow! The NBA starts a formal expansion process! Chris breaks down what he heard in NYC, and Niko talks with former Sonics Xavier McDaniel, Gary Payton and Sam Perkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  3. MAR 20

    Governor Ferguson on NBA, plus Sonics greats Jack Sikma and Spencer Haywood

    Washington Governor Bob Ferguson talks about meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in advance of the league's board meetings, and any impact of the recently passed Millionaires Tax. Plus, Niko and Chris share conversations with Sonics legends Jack Sikma and Spencer Haywood from the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  4. MAR 16

    Emergency Episode: The NBA will vote on opening up expansion

    Niko and Chris have an *emergency episode* reacting to the blockbuster breaking news that the NBA will vote next week on opening up for bids on potential league expansion. What does it mean and where does the story go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  5. MAR 13

    Sports Star of the Year Preview, plus PNW Hall of Famer Michael Bumpus!

    Niko and Chris preview the potential big winners at the annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year event. Chris also dives into the good and bad elements of the recently passed Millionaires Tax. Plus Niko talks Hawks free agency with Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Famer Michael Bumpus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  6. MAR 5

    Seattle Sports Commission's Beth Knox on "Sports Star of the Year" Awards

    Official "Friend of the Show" Beth Knox, of the Seattle Sports Commission, stops by to talk about the upcoming and 91st Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards, always one of the city's biggest events spanning business, sports, and politics. Plus Niko and Chris, as always, talk about what's good and bad off-the-ice, off-the-court, and off-the-field including how the War with Iran could impact the World Cup in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  7. FEB 26

    Legendary Broadcaster Dave Grosby talk Parkinson's battle, and Could the Millionaires Tax sink Sonics return?

    In a jam packed edition, Niko and Chris talk about the Seahawks afterglow and the big week in Hockey. Plus, Chris talks with former Sportsradio Host Dave Grosby, affectionately known as the "Groz" about his battle with Parkinson's and a big event to raise support. And we dive into questions about whether the Millionaires Tax in Olympia could impact the Mariners, Seahawks, or the Return of the NBA's Sonics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  8. FEB 19

    The Seahawks are for sale, WSU's Kirby Moore and NBA Expansion News?

    Niko and Chris sit down to talk about the business implications of the Seahawks franchise sale and also discuss if NBA Commissioner Adam Silver moved the ball forward on expansion to Seattle. Plus, Niko talks 1-on-1 with new WSU football coach Kirby Moore on his plan for the Cougs in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
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KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian take you inside key sports and business issues in the greater Seattle area, covering the Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken, Storm, Sounders, Washington Huskies, and more. Conversations range from the impact of TV/Digital rights, lease agreements, off-field debates, NIL, realignment, the World Cup, and the return of the Seattle Sonics.

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