In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk at length about the legacy of the Watts family in Seattle.

Niko talks in depth with former UW basketball star Donald Watts about his health scare, which came after his legendary father and former Sonic Slick Watts suffered a stroke. Donald also talks about his son Isaiah's career at WSU and the importance of the Sonics Legends Fund.

Plus, you'll hear Chris and Niko talk about the future of WSU's TV deal and what could happen in 2025 with the Big 12 and ACC.

As usual, Niko and Chris discuss what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners" and discuss the latest on NBA expansion in the "Supersonic Minute."

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In this heavenly edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk about hot dogs. Niko does an in-depth interview with the mastermind behind the "Hot Dogs from Heaven" promotion at T-Mobile Park and all the planning that goes into dropping dogs from the sky.

Niko and Chris also discuss the recent Mariners changes, and what it means both on and off the field.

Plus, you'll hear from WNBA legend, and Olympian, Sue Bird on the unique honor she received in Seattle. As usual, Niko and Chris discuss what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners" and discuss the latest on NBA expansion in the "Supersonic Minute."

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk at length about Seattle's World Cup plans in 2026, and Chris talks with Seattle Organizing Committee President Peter Tomozawa

As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, MLS and talk at length about the Mariners struggles on the field and off of it.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian have a "very special episode" which differs than most of the others.

The episode focuses on the history of the Mariners T-Mobile Park and the crazy story behind it. Chris shares his interview with former King County Executive Gary Locke, who helped craft the deal to save the franchise and build the ballpark. Plus, he talks with Mariners Vice President and General Counsel Fred Rivera about what the franchise has done to keep up the ballpark after all of these years.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian have a "very special episode" which differs than the others.

Chris sits down with University of Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun to discuss the move from WSU, and the Husky move to the B1G conference. Chun talks about the costs and revenues associated with the move, plus the construction on campus and how student-athletes will travel across the country.

Plus Niko visits the local sports collectible shop to find out what's still valuable and what is selling related to the NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, MLB, MLS and other leagues.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian spend the show talking about the nearly 20-year-long Seattle Supersonics story, and why it matters to people who don't care about basketball. Plus Niko questions why the Sonics return feels different now.

As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, MLS and more.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk at length with Seattle's own Kenny Mayne about his new documentary "Wiffleball", the TV landscape after ESPN, and the work he has done to support veterans.

As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, MLS and more.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian go in depth on the comments made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about expansion, and TV/Digital Rights.

Chris also talks at length with former Fox Sports Networks President Bob Thompson about the future for UW and WSU TV rights as they start the first season in different conferences after the Pac-12 collapse, plus the NBA TV rights impact on the streaming ecosystem.

As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, MLS and more.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk about sustainability and philanthropy in the local sports scene, and the women who are making a difference.

Chris talks at length with Climate Pledge Arena Director of Sustainability Brianna Treat about the green efforts at the building, from power and produce to composting and creating ice.

Niko goes 1-on-1 with Seattle Storm great and Force4Change Director Crystal Langhorne about the initiative and how the franchise is trying to make a difference off the court.

As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, MLS and more, from the departure of the Mariners Catie Griggs to the arrival of Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk about the power of philanthropy through Sports. Niko has an extended conversation with former Seattle Seahawks Doug Baldwin and Cliff Avril about the "Champions of Change", and how they believe their group has inspired young people and adults across the region.

Chris also asks Seattle's Mayor about bringing back the NBA to Seattle, and he shares a timeline. Plus, Niko asks Caitlin Clark about Seattle's basketball fans, and shares a few minutes with former Seattle Sonic and "Parks and Recreation" star Detlef Schrempf.

As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS and more.

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