Oklahoma City Thunder: watch out for the Potawatomi Fire. That’s the new professional basketball team in the state, and it’s owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. This is the first time an Oklahoma tribal nation has owned a professional sports team, and its home will be at the FireLake Arena in Shawnee. Learn More
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September 29, 2021
CPN unveils pro basketball team Potawatomi Fire
Wednesday was a big morning for local basketball fans as Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) announced its efforts in forming a new pro basketball team — the Potawatomi Fire, which will compete in The Basketball League (TBL). Learn More
September 20, 2021
The Basketball League Welcomes Citizen Potawatomi Nation to TBL Family
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 20, 2021) – The Basketball League (TBL) will add a new team in Shawnee, Okla., TBL CEO Evelyn Magley announced today. The ownership group purchasing the team is the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN). “This is a very big announcement for TBL, as this marks our first partnership with a tribe,” Magley said. “CPN…