# 3 Traps the Seattle Kraken Must AVOID This Offseason

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Podcast: [Locked On Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kraken-daily-podcast-on-the-seattle-kraken-4014741)
Published: 2026-05-26T01:58:03+00:00
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## Resource

Seattle Kraken face a make-or-break offseason as NBA’s Seattle Supersonics eye a Climate Pledge Arena return. Can the Kraken hold fan attention with the looming shadow of NBA expansion and rising ticket competition? Zaiem Beg spotlights three critical traps the Kraken must avoid: letting the Supersonics dictate their timeline, making risky long-term free agent signings, and stunting the development of emerging stars like Shane Wright, Matty Beniers, Jagger Firkus, and Jani Nyman. Key discussions center on the team’s strong prospect pool, Jason Botterill’s strategic decisions, and the importance of short-term deals to keep the roster flexible. With playoffs and roster spots on the line, is this the year the Kraken prioritize youth and rebuild for long-term contention?

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