The Tacoma Thunder rejoined the National Athletic Basketball League in 2010 for the NABL's first season.
However, due to the IBL's inaugural season playoff setup, the team was denied a spot in the championship game.
They were led by IBL All-Stars Dontay Harris, Jimmy Haywood and Lamar Morinia.
The Tacoma Thunder returned to the town for basketball in the 2010 in a new league with a new head coach Doug Hockenbury and new venue.
In May 2010, player of the month Jason Stomvall averaged 34ppg and 14rpg and received All-League third team honors along with teammate Nate Jackson.