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Oklahoma City will christen its new pro basketball team, formerly the Seattle SuperSonics, the Thunder, according to rumors flying around the media. The team has refused official comment. The team name, however, did win in a bracket-style contest over the Outlaws hosted by The Oklahoman.

Oklahoma City hosted the Hornets team for two seasons after the New Orleans Super Dome was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. The temporary move seemed to prove that the Oklahoma City market could support a professional basketball team, and the city was the top choice for the relocated Sonics. Clay Bennett, the team’s current owner, is a well-known Oklahoma City businessman.

The relocation agreement includes leaving behind the SuperSonics team name, colors and franchise history with Seattle.