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Seattle mayor: 'Door is open' to new NBA team
Greg Nickels said he hasn't spoken to anyone with the NBA since the SuperSonics left Seattle in the summer, but the Seattle mayor feels "the door is open" to the league returning to what would be a remodeled KeyArena. Nickels said Seattle has already presented the outline of a new plan to Washington state lawmakers, seeking to authorize the use of local tax revenues currently going to the Washington state convention center in Seattle.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/427697751" height="1" width="1"/

Nickels thinks door is still open for NBA's return
Greg Nickels said he hasn't spoken to anyone with the NBA since the SuperSonics left Seattle in the summer, but the Seattle mayor feels "the door is open" to the league returning to what would be a remodeled KeyArena. Nickels said Seattle has already presented the outline of a new plan to Washington state lawmakers, seeking to authorize the use of local tax revenues currently going to the Washington state convention center in Seattle.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/427253518" height="1" width="1"/

Seattle mayor still eyeing NBA's return (AP)
Greg Nickels said he hasn't spoken to anyone with the NBA since the SuperSonics left Seattle in the summer, but the Seattle mayor feels "the door is open" to the league returning to what would be a remodeled KeyArena. Nickels said Seattle has already presented the outline of a new plan to Washington state lawmakers, seeking to authorize the use of local tax revenues currently going to the...

Thunder pick up options on Durant, Green
The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their team options to keep reigning rookie of the year Kevin Durant and fellow first-round pick Jeff Green with the team through next season. General manager Sam Presti announced the moves Thursday. NBA rookies get two-year contracts with teams having the option to pick up a third season. Durant averaged 20.3 points and 4.3 rebounds last season before the team relocated from Seattle to Oklahoma City during the offseason. Green averaged 10.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/423119532" height="1" width="1"/

Thunder lose debut to Wolves in Montana (AP)
Rashad McCants scored 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and Rodney Carney and Ryan Gomes hit consecutive 3s to help Minnesota spoil the Oklahoma City Thunder's debut with an 88-82 victory Wednesday night. The exhibition game was the Thunder's first since the team moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City during the offseason.

Thunder spend most of preseason on road (AP)

Kevin Durant and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates will have to wait to get settled into their new hometown. The former SuperSonics spent the offseason relocating from Seattle but their preseason schedule hardly gives them a chance to be at home. They'll start a road trip Wednesday night against Minnesota in Billings, Mont., and swing through Sacramento and Golden State before returning to...

Warriors contemplate mascot switch
With the Oklahoma City Thunder now part of the NBA lineup, the Golden State Warriors' mascot might be a goner. Thunder is his name. Thunder has been part of this franchise for some 12 years and his likeness is featured on the team's primary logo, though the team doesn't use that image much anymore. Warriors team president Robert Rowell is willing to make the switch for the benefit of the other Thunder, formerly the Seattle SuperSonics. When the timing's right, that is.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/409625829" height="1" width="1"/

Sonics get fresh start in Oklahoma City (AP)
After spending most of his NBA career in Seattle, Earl Watson thinks he's learned a lot about Oklahoma City in only two weeks in his new team's home. When he hasn't been playing pickup games with his Thunder teammates, he's had a chance to get out and explore -- even if that's not exactly what he had planned.

LaFrentz scheduled to have shoulder surgery
Portland Trail Blazers center Raef LaFrentz will have shoulder surgery later this month. The surgery to repair a tear in the labrum of his right shoulder will be performed Sept. 26 at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. A timetable for his return to the team will be determined after the surgery. LaFrentz injured his shoulder during a game against Seattle on Feb. 22.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/391087863" height="1" width="1"/

West signs deal with Cavs; holdout fears over
Guard Delonte West signed a multiyear deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, ending concerns the restricted free agent would hold out at training camp. General Manager Danny Ferry didn't disclose terms of the deal Friday. The Cavaliers acquired West from the Seattle SuperSonics on Feb. 21 as part of a three-team, 11-player trade. West played in 61 games for Seattle and Cleveland and averaged 8.3 points. He filled a need for a starting point guard.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/390942920" height="1" width="1"/

Cavaliers sign G West to multiyear deal (AP)
Guard Delonte West signed a multiyear deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, ending concerns the restricted free agent would hold out at training camp. General Manager Danny Ferry didn't disclose terms of the deal Friday. The Cavaliers acquired West from the Seattle SuperSonics on Feb. 21 as part of a three-team, 11-player trade.

Sonics gear arrives in Oklahoma City (AP)
The NBA officially handed over the Seattle franchise to Oklahoma City about two months ago, and three trucks arrived downtown at headquarters on Friday. The first thing to roll off the truck was a basketball with the NBA logo. "It was a nice touch, wasn't it?" said Pete Winemiller, a team vice president for guest relations who helped oversee the move.

Ex-Sonics owner dropping lawsuit to regain team
Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz says he's dropping his lawsuit against new team owner Clay Bennett, ending an attempt to regain ownership of the team that has moved to Oklahoma City.

Letting go: Former Seattle owner ends lawsuit
Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz says he's dropping his lawsuit against new team owner Clay Bennett, ending an attempt to regain ownership of the team that has moved to Oklahoma City. The Starbucks Corp. CEO filed a motion for dismissal Friday in federal court in Seattle. In a letter to former members of his ownership group. Schultz says two recent rulings in his lawsuit have convinced him it's unlikely to succeed.

Moving day: First trucks arrive in Oklahoma City
The NBA officially handed over the Seattle franchise to Oklahoma City about two months ago, and three trucks arrived downtown at headquarters on Friday.

Banners to stay in Seattle as part of settlement
Banners and trophies will stay in Seattle as part of the settlement with Oklahoma City owner Clay Bennett.

Oklahoma City waives veteran forward Marshall
Forward Donyell Marshall won't be making the move to Oklahoma City with the Seattle SuperSonics.

Oklahoma City waives F Donyell Marshall (AP)
Forward Donyell Marshall won't be making the move to Oklahoma City with the Seattle SuperSonics. The 14-year NBA veteran was waived Wednesday by the Oklahoma City franchise, which still hasn't been renamed after its relocation last month. Marshall was acquired by the franchise from Cleveland in a three-team trade in February that sent Wally Szczerbiak and Ben Wallace to the Cavaliers.

Bennett reaches settlement with the city of Seattle
Clay Bennett's ownership group has reached a final settlement with the city of Seattle allowing the former SuperSonics franchise to move to Oklahoma City.

Final settlement reached for Sonics move (AP)
Clay Bennett's ownership group has reached a final settlement with the city of Seattle allowing the former SuperSonics franchise to move to Oklahoma City. Attorneys filed a document Tuesday in Seattle federal court noting that the parties had agreed to pay their own court costs after reaching the settlement.

Ex-Sonics owner's lawsuit to go to trial in 2009
Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz's court bid to regain control of the team will have to wait until after next season.

Oklahoma City's ticket prices higher than Seattle
The still-nameless Oklahoma City franchise released its season-ticket prices Thursday, touting a variety of options.

Schultz says Stern warned him about lawsuit
Former SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz said he was warned by NBA commissioner David Stern that it would be "very expensive" to pursue a lawsuit seeking to return the team to Seattle from Oklahoma City. Schultz made the claim in a declaration filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Ex-Sonics owner says Stern told him to drop suit
Former SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz said he was warned by NBA commissioner David Stern that it would be "very expensive" to pursue a lawsuit seeking to return the team to Seattle from Oklahoma City.

Schultz warned by Stern on lawsuit (AP)
Former SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz said he was warned by NBA commissioner David Stern that it would be "very expensive" to pursue a lawsuit seeking to return the team to Seattle from Oklahoma City. Schultz made the claim in a declaration filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Schultz has sued to try to reverse his sale of the franchise to Clay Bennett, claiming the Oklahoma City...

Spurs re-up with veteran Thomas
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed Kurt Thomas on Tuesday, keeping the veteran forward after trading for him in February. The team did not disclose terms of the deal. The 6-foot-9 Thomas averaged 4.5 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Spurs in 28 games. Thomas appeared in all 17 playoff games for San Antonio, averaging 4.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Thomas, who will begin his 14th season with his sixth team, was acquired in a deal that sent Brent Barry and Francisco Elson to Seattle.

OKC season ticket request tops 16,000
More than 16,000 people have signed up to a season ticket request list for Oklahoma City's new NBA team. Officials of the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics said Sunday they have concluded the first phase of a season ticket request list. Those on the list signed up in just 16 days. Team spokesman Dan Mahoney said officials are pleased with the level of support for the NBA in Oklahoma City.

Over 16,000 want season tickets in OKC (AP)
More than 16,000 people have signed up to a season ticket request list for Oklahoma City's new NBA team. Officials of the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics said Sunday they have concluded the first phase of a season ticket request list. Those on the list signed up in just 16 days. Team spokesman Dan Mahoney said officials are pleased with the level of support for the NBA in Oklahoma...

Durant goes for 22 against Magic in summer league
Kevin Durant didn't want to wait until training camp to wear an Oklahoma City uniform for the first time. The reigning NBA rookie of the year donned his relocated team's jersey Tuesday, helping Oklahoma City beat the host Magic 100-77 in a summer league matchup. Durant scored 22 points in 28 minutes, looking every bit as smooth as he did this past season with the Seattle SuperSonics. "For love of the game," Durant said. "I liked being out there. It was great to play with my new teammates.

Sonics sign 1st-round draft picks Westbrook, White
First-round picks Russell Westbrook and D.J. White have signed multiyear contracts with the Seattle SuperSonics.

Sonics need Okla. City practice facility (AP)
When the New Orleans Hornets arrived in Oklahoma City weeks before the 2005-06 season, one of their first priorities was to find a place to practice. It's also a major concern for the Seattle SuperSonics, who -- unlike the Hornets -- will be moving permanently to Oklahoma before the upcoming season. A taxpayer-funded practice facility is planned but won't be ready for at least 18 months, meaning...

Plenty of blame to go around with Sonics' move
Sorry, Sonics fans. In the end, even your own city sold you out. Mike Kahn says Seattle shouldn't expect another team anytime soon.

How can Seattle bring NBA team back?
As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle. But meeting those requirements will be no easy task. Basketball boosters will have to win over a balky state Legislature and local voters who have grown weary of building stadiums for pro sports teams.

Seattle hopes to lure NBA back (AP)
As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle. But meeting those requirements will be no easy task. Basketball boosters will have to win over a balky state Legislature and local voters who have grown weary of building stadiums for pro sports...

Quick action needed if Seattle wants new team
With the SuperSonics on their way out, Seattle needs to act fast if it wants a new NBA team soon. Commissioner David Stern sent the city a warning Wednesday, saying officials have less than 18 months to come up with a funding plan for a KeyArena renovation if there's hope of an NBA return within five years. A settlement reached Wednesday between the SuperSonics and the city terminates the current lease and allows owner Clay Bennett to move the team to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season.

Sonics released from Seattle lease, will move
The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a last-minute settlement before a judge was to rule in their KeyArena lease dispute. The settlement was reached Wednesday just hours before U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman was to announce her verdict in the trial between the city and the team. The settlement was announced by Pechman on the federal court Web site.

Sonics reach settlement with city of Seattle
The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a last-minute settlement before a judge was to rule in their KeyArena lease dispute. The settlement was reached Wednesday just hours before U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman was to announce her verdict in the trial between the city and the team. The settlement was announced by Pechman on the federal court Web site.

Sonics, Seattle, NBA wait for ruling (AP)
A point man for Seattle's efforts to keep the SuperSonics in town isn't exactly worrying while he awaits a federal judge's decision next week on whether the team will stay or move immediately to Oklahoma City. "Some will go back to work. And some will party. I'll do a little of both," Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis joked Thursday after the end of the trial over the remaining two years on the Sonics'...

Ruling to come next week in Sonics trial
The trial over whether the Seattle SuperSonics must play out the final two years of their lease at KeyArena has ended. Lawyers for the city of Seattle and the Sonics presented their closing arguments Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Federal Judge Marsha Pechman will decide whether the team must be held to the lease for the next two years or can relocate before then to Oklahoma City. Pechman will issue her decision Wednesday.

Sonics to draft 4th on day trial ends (AP)
As the squabbling, contentious trial that will ultimately determine where the Seattle SuperSonics play the 2008-09 season ends Thursday, Sonics general manager Sam Presti wouldn't mind a little attention paid to the basketball side of Seattle's operations. Holding the No. 4 pick in Thursday night's NBA draft -- among the Sonics' six total picks -- is a good start.

Sonics present e-mails from Seattle city leaders
Turns out, Seattle leaders have some issues with e-mail, too.

Sonics accuse city of 'forced bleeding'
The SuperSonics said in court Friday that the city of Seattle tried to make it too expensive for them to leave town.

Sonics at trial: Seattle put big price on departure
The SuperSonics said in court Friday that the city of Seattle tried to make it too expensive for them to leave town.

Seattle fans not yet giving up on Sonics
Seattle isn't giving up, as locals called on "The Glove" to rally support. Mike Kahn details the lawsuit to keep the NBA in town.

Economist: Sonics support 1,200 jobs in Seattle
The Seattle SuperSonics support 1,200 to 1,300 jobs and are responsible for nearly $188 million in local economic activity, an expert testified Thursday in a federal trial over the team's lease at KeyArena. And, he said, you can't assume that impact will be replaced if the team leaves town. "Once a dollar is spent it's multiplied many times over by the goods and services it purchases in that economy," said Lon S.

Economist: Sonics support 1,200 jobs in Seattle
The SuperSonics support 1,200 to 1,300 jobs and are responsible for nearly $188 million in local economic activity, an expert testified in a federal trial over the team's lease at KeyArena.

Bennett admits mistakes in dealing with Seattle
SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett testified Wednesday that he made mistakes in dealing with the city of Seattle after he bought the team in 2006.

Bennett takes stand in Sonics trial
SuperSonics owner Clayton Bennett testified Tuesday that he knew when he bought the team that it was losing money at KeyArena, but thought "perhaps we could turn that around." Under questioning from city of Seattle lawyer Paul Lawrence, Bennett said he was a "reasonably sophisticated" investor and diligently researched the team's finances before his Professional Basketball Club bought it for $350 million in 2006.

Trial begins in Sonics vs. Seattle case
A deal is a deal, and the SuperSonics should stay. That was the message from city of Seattle lawyers as a federal trial began Monday to determine whether the NBA franchise will be forced to stay at KeyArena until its lease expires in 2010. Sonics owner Clay Bennett has gained the league's approval to move the team to his hometown of Oklahoma City and is hoping to pay the city no more than $10 million in lost rent for the next two seasons.

Sonics have obligation, lawyer says as trial opens
A deal is a deal, and the Sonics should stay. That was the message from city of Seattle lawyers as a federal trial began Monday to determine whether the NBA franchise will be forced to stay.

Judge gives Seattle, Sonics six days to make case
One of the most anticipated trials in Seattle history is set to begin Monday, complete with bloggers and protesters. The six-day, no-jury trial in federal court will settle the final two years of the SuperSonics' lease at KeyArena. Sonics owner Clay Bennett has gained the NBA's approval to move the team to his hometown of Oklahoma City, but Seattle argues its lease forces the franchise to play two more seasons before departing.

Sonics vs. Seattle trial set to begin (AP)
One of the most anticipated trials in Seattle history is set to begin Monday, complete with bloggers and protesters. The six-day, no-jury trial in federal court will settle the final two years of the SuperSonics' lease at KeyArena. Sonics owner Clay Bennett has gained the NBA's approval to move the team to his hometown of Oklahoma City, but Seattle argues its lease forces the franchise to play two...

Anticipated Sonics vs. Seattle trial begins Monday
One of the most anticipated trials in Seattle history is set to begin Monday, complete with bloggers and protesters.

Seattle mayor first witness in trial for SuperSonics
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels will be the first witness to testify on Monday when the city's lawsuit seeking to keep the SuperSonics from leaving for Oklahoma City goes to trial.

Court brief: Sonics say $10M should buy out lease
The SuperSonics' argument for why they should be allowed to move to Oklahoma City next season is laid out in the trial brief for the team's upcoming court battle with the city of Seattle.

Sonics think $10M OK to buy out lease (AP)
The SuperSonics' argument for why they should be allowed to move to Oklahoma City next season is succinctly stated in the trial brief for the team's upcoming court battle with the city of Seattle. "Leases are generally not specifically enforceable," reads the first sentence of the Sonics' brief, obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday night after it was filed in federal court in advance of a...

Sonics think $10M should buy out lease
The SuperSonics' argument for why they should be allowed to move to Oklahoma City next season is succinctly stated in the trial brief for the team's upcoming court battle with the city of Seattle. "Leases are generally not specifically enforceable," reads the first sentence of the Sonics' brief, obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday night after it was filed in federal court in advance of a trial set to begin here Monday.

Bennett: Team will lose money in Seattle
Clay Bennett wants his SuperSonics to play in Oklahoma City next season because it's his hometown. That, and about 80 million other reasons. The Sonics owner says his team would make almost $20 million if it played in Oklahoma City during the next two years. He suggests the team will lose more than $60 million - about 20 percent of what he paid for it - if it stays in Seattle for two more "lame duck" seasons.

Owner: Sonics will lose $60M in Seattle (AP)
SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett says his team will lose more than $60 million if it has to stay in Seattle for two more seasons but would make almost $20 million if it gets to play in his hometown of Oklahoma City during the same period. That was one of the revelations from Bennett's testimony in a 13-hour, 373-page deposition obtained by The Associated Press on Friday night.

Sonics owner: Team would lose $60M if it stayed
SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett says his team will lose more than $60 million if it has to stay in Seattle for two more seasons but would make almost $20 million if it gets to play in his hometown of Oklahoma City during the same period.

Ruling to come Monday in Seattle lawsuit
A judge in Seattle says she will rule Monday on motions in the city's lawsuit that seeks to prevent the NBA's SuperSonics from relocating to Oklahoma City. U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman held a hearing Friday to rule on pretrial motions regarding evidence, arguments and witnesses. Those motions include whether certain witnesses and evidence will be presented at trial. The city is suing to force the team to play out the two seasons remaining on its KeyArena lease.

Judge ready to decide on motions in Sonics lawsuit
A judge in Seattle says she will rule Monday on motions in the city's lawsuit that seeks to prevent the NBA's SuperSonics from relocating to Oklahoma City.

Judge to rule on motions in Sonics suit (AP)
A judge in Seattle says she will rule Monday on motions in the city's lawsuit that seeks to prevent the NBA's SuperSonics from relocating to Oklahoma City. U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman held a hearing Friday to rule on pretrial motions regarding evidence, arguments and witnesses. Those motions include whether certain witnesses and evidence will be presented at trial.

Wilcox informs Sonics of weekend gun arrest
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox informed the team he was arrested on Saturday night in North Carolina on a gun charge.

Hawks hire Sund as GM
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001. The 56-year-old Sund will replace Billy Knight, who announced on May 7 he is resigning after six years with the Hawks.

Hawks hire Sund as general manager (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001.

New e-mails bared in Sonics' co-owner deposition
During a lengthy deposition on April 16, one of the Seattle Supersonics co-owners said that contrary to the e-mails and statements, he and other team owners had "poured our heart and soul" into trying to keep the team in the Seattle area.

NBA's losers look to win draft lottery (AP)
Lucky Lefty and Larry Legend are the latest characters looking for a big score in New Jersey. Mike D'Antoni will try to make the Knicks fortunate before he can make them good, and the Seattle SuperSonics are sending Kevin Durant in hopes of landing the next, well, Kevin Durant. They are all expected Tuesday night at the draft lottery, the NBA's shortcut to go from loser to winner.

Jazz's Weaver hired as Sonics' new assistant GM
Former Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant GM of the Seattle SuperSonics.

Weaver named new asst. GM of SuperSonics (AP)
Former Utah Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics. Sonics general manager Sam Presti made the announcement Thursday. Weaver will replace Scott Perry, who spent one season with Seattle before recently returning to the Detroit Pistons as their vice president of basketball operations.

Owners' motion denied; Sonics trial to start in June
A trial that likely will determine where the Seattle SuperSonics play next season will begin June 16 as scheduled.

SuperSonics trial to begin as scheduled (AP)
A trial that likely will determine where the Seattle SuperSonics play next season will begin June 16 as scheduled. U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman in Seattle on Tuesday denied a motion by the team's owners for her to rule on how much money Seattle could be awarded in damages should the Sonics leave the city before the start of next season.

Sonics' Durant honored as rookie of the year
Kevin Durant became the first Seattle player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Sonics GM: Carlesimo to return as coach (AP)

P.J. Carlesimo will return to coach the SuperSonics next season, the team's general manager said Thursday, ending speculation he might be fired after the worst season in Seattle history. At an event introducing Kevin Durant as the NBA Rookie of the Year, GM Sam Presti declared what Carlesimo, who was standing about 15 feet away, did not yet know.

Durant wins Rookie of the Year award
The Sonics' Kevin Durant has been honored as the NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Seattle player to win the award - and perhaps the last. Durant, the national college player of the year at Texas and the No. 2 pick in last year's draft, averaged 20.3 points per game. Durant has been a bright spot during a dismal basketball season in Seattle. The Sonics won only 20 games, and the owner is moving the team to Oklahoma City.

Sonics' Durant is NBA Rookie of the Year (AP)
The Sonics' Kevin Durant has been honored as the NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Seattle player to win the award -- and perhaps the last. Durant, the national college player of the year at Texas and the No. 2 pick in last year's draft, averaged 20.3 points per game. Durant has been a bright spot during a dismal basketball season in Seattle.

Source: Durant is NBA Rookie of the Year (AP)

Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics has been chosen as the NBA Rookie of Year, The Associated Press has learned. The person with knowledge of the vote requested anonymity because the official announcement has not been made. The honor was first reported by The Seattle Times in Wednesday's editions.

Report: Durant will be named top rookie
Kevin Durant is giving Seattle fans something to cheer about, according to a report in the Seattle Times.

Report: Sonics' Durant named NBA's top rookie
Sonics guard Kevin Durant will be named NBA Rookie of the Year, the Seattle Times reported, citing two anonymous league sources.

Sonics agreement includes clause on team name
The Oklahoma City Council has approved the final portion of its lease terms with the Seattle SuperSonics, including a clause requiring the team include Oklahoma City in its name upon relocation.

Stern not ordered to testify in SuperSonics case
NBA commissioner David Stern will not be ordered to testify in a case brought by the city of Seattle to try to keep the SuperSonics from moving, though a federal judge may consider ordering the testimony in the future.

Stern not expecting Sonics' move to be reversed
NBA commissioner David Stern knows a court order can only keep the SuperSonics in Seattle for the short term.

More e-mail headaches for Clay Bennett
More e-mails involving SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett have been revealed that could slow or even stop the team's move from Seattle to Oklahoma City, a move the NBA overwhelmingly approved last week. A filing by the city of Seattle this week in federal court in New York includes e-mails to and from Bennett that show the NBA was concerned last summer that Sonics owners may be breaching their contractual promise of good-faith efforts to find a new arena in Seattle.

New e-mails could slow Sonics' relocation plans
More e-mails involving SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett have been revealed that could slow or even stop the team's move from Seattle to Oklahoma City, a move the NBA overwhelmingly approved last week.

Ex-Sonics owner sues to rescind sale (AP)
Former SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz filed suit Tuesday to undo his sale of the team to an Oklahoma City-based group led by Clay Bennett, saying Bennett lied to him by insisting he planned to keep the NBA franchise in Seattle. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, seeks to deprive Bennett's group of "the fruits of its deception" by rescinding the sale, and described Bennett's actions as...

NBA owners approve Sonics' move to OKC (AP)
NBA owners approved the Seattle SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season Friday, pending the resolution of litigation between the team and the city of Seattle. The Sonics could begin playing in owner Clay Bennett's hometown as early as next season if they can get out of the remaining two years of their lease at Key Arena.

NBA owners approve the Sonics' relocation
NBA owners have approved the Seattle SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season, pending the resolution of litigation between the team and the city of Seattle. The Sonics could begin playing in owner Clay Bennett's hometown as early as next season if they can get out of the remaining two years of their lease at Key Arena. Seattle has filed suit trying to force the Sonics to remain in the city until the lease expires in 2010, while Bennett wants to buy out the remainder.

NBA owners OK potential Sonics move
The Sonics may soon be out of Seattle. Owners OK'd a proposal Friday that could move the franchise to Oklahoma City next season.

NBA owners say OK to Sonics leaving Seattle
NBA owners have approved the Seattle SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season, pending the resolution of litigation between the team and the city of Seattle.

NBA vote not likely to end Sonics relocation saga
This two-year saga will likely be settled in court or with Sonics owner and Oklahoma City tycoon Clay Bennett writing a huge check to avoid the courts, a windfall Seattle might not be able to refuse.

Seattle still trying to save SuperSonics (AP)

The supposedly obsolete arena is dark. After enduring billionaire power plays, broken promises and the team's worst season ever, Seattle is on the brink of losing its first big-time sports franchise. On Friday, NBA owners are set to approve the SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City. The last two votes on moves -- the Hornets from Charlotte to New Orleans and the Grizzlies from Vancouver to Memphis --...

Durant scores 42 as Sonics win finale (AP)

Wherever the SuperSonics play next season, it's pretty clear that Kevin Durant will be something special to watch. Durant set career highs with 42 points and 13 rebounds in his first professional double-double, and Jeff Green added 27 points to help the SuperSonics win what could have been their final game as a Seattle team, beating the Golden State Warriors 126-121 on Wednesday night.

Senators ask NBA to delay vote on Sonics' move
Washington's two U.S. senators are asking the NBA to delay its scheduled vote on whether the Seattle SuperSonics can move to Oklahoma City.

Senators ask NBA to delay Sonics vote (AP)
Washington's two U.S. senators are asking the NBA to delay its scheduled vote on whether the Seattle SuperSonics can move to Oklahoma City. In a letter to NBA commissioner David Stern, Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell say the Sonics' Oklahoma City owners apparently weren't acting in good faith while trying to get a deal for a new arena in Seattle.

Reports: Ex-Sonics owner will sue to reclaim team
The fomer owner of the Seattle SuperSonics plans to sue the current owners to get the team back, arguing they breeched a a condition of the sale to make a "good-faith effort" to keep Seattle's oldest pro sports franchise from leaving town.

Gov. to NBA: Drop Sonics relocation vote (AP)
Washington's governor is asking the NBA to delay its scheduled vote on whether the Seattle SuperSonics can move to Oklahoma City. In a letter to NBA Commissioner David Stern and team owners, Gov. Chris Gregoire said the Sonics' Oklahoma City owners apparently weren't acting in good faith while trying to get a stadium deal in Seattle.

Report: Ex-owner will sue to get Sonics back
Claiming he was misled by new owner Clay Bennett, former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz is planning to file a lawsuit in hopes of rescinding the sale of the team, according to a report in the Seattle Times.

Blasts from the past pay tribute to Seattle
These last few games in Seattle haven't just shown angry fans. Mike Kahn says some allies from the past have been on display.

Sonics beat Mavs; last game in Seattle?


Supposed Sonics farewell turns into love-fest
For one, perhaps final, night, optimism trumped doom in Seattle. If this really was the last time the SuperSonics played in this city, nobody convinced the more than 15,000 fans who showed up to watch their beloved team rally to beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-95 on Sunday night. They chanted "Save our Sonics!" and had a far less gracious chant for Sonics owner Clay Bennett.

Stern stands behind Sonics owner despite e-mails
Despite the release of e-mails that SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett exchanged last year with partners about moving the team to Oklahoma City, NBA commissioner David Stern says he is convinced Bennett made a good-faith effort to keep the team in Seattle.

Stern defends Bennett over controversial emails
Despite the release of e-mails that SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett exchanged last year with partners about moving the team to Oklahoma City, NBA commissioner David Stern says he is convinced Bennett made a good-faith effort to keep the team in Seattle. Bennett and ownership partners Aubrey McClendon and Tom Ward exchanged e-mails in April 2007 in which they discussed whether there was any way to avoid further "lame duck" seasons in Seattle before the team could be relocated.

Stern says he stands behind Sonics owner (AP)
Despite the release of e-mails that SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett exchanged last year with partners about moving the team to Oklahoma City, NBA commissioner David Stern says he is convinced Bennett made a good-faith effort to keep the team in Seattle. Bennett and ownership partners Aubrey McClendon and Tom Ward exchanged e-mails in April 2007 in which they discussed whether there was any way to...

Sonics win possible finale in Seattle (AP)

Standing at midcourt, hearing his home fans roar as they never have during his rookie season, Kevin Durant wore a giddy smile, lifting his arms and asking for more from the appreciative crowd. "Save Our Sonics," they replied in deafening unison. If this was the end of the Seattle SuperSonics, they went out with a rare victory and feeling well loved.

Final curtain? Sonics play possible last home game
For one, perhaps final, night, optimism trumped doom in Seattle.

McGrady, Scola lead Rockets past Suns (AP)

The Houston Rockets keep playing short-handed and finding ways to win. Tracy McGrady had 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists, and Luis Scola added 19 points as the Rockets cruised to a 101-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. McGrady sat out Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder and the Rockets won 103-80.

Spurs roll by SuperSonics 95-74 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs easily handled the Seattle SuperSonics, 95-74 on Friday night. The win helped the Spurs strengthen their hold on a top-four seed in the Western Conference, something that would give them home-court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs.

E-mails appear to contradict Sonics owners' claims
E-mail messages between SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett and team co-owners appear to show Bennett misled NBA commissioner David Stern on the group's intentions to move the team to Oklahoma City before all avenues for a new arena in Seattle were closed. The messages have become part of the team's dispute with the city of Seattle over the two years remaining on its KeyArena lease. Bennett is trying to buy out the lease so he can move the Sonics to his hometown for the 2008-09 season.

E-mails may show Sonics misled Stern (AP)
E-mail messages between SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett and team co-owners appear to show Bennett misled NBA commissioner David Stern on the group's intentions to move the team to Oklahoma City before all avenues for a new arena in Seattle were closed. The messages have become part of the team's dispute with the city of Seattle over the two years remaining on its KeyArena lease.

McGrady says he'll play against Suns
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will play against Phoenix on Friday night after missing Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder. But team officials said Rockets forward Shane Battier was questionable for the game with a bruised left foot and ankle. Battier played 18 minutes on Wednesday, then sat out most of the second half as the Rockets pulled away for a 103-80 victory. Houston is 53-25, one-half game ahead of Phoenix in the tight Western Conference standings.

McGrady says he'll play Friday with sore shoulder
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will play against Phoenix on Friday night after missing Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder.

E-mails suggest Sonics were thinking OKC in '07
E-mails obtained by Seattle city officials suggest owners of the Seattle SuperSonics were privately talking about moving the team to Oklahoma City last April.

Rockets rout Sonics without McGrady (AP)

Rafer Alston scored 18 points and Luis Scola added 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Houston Rockets, playing without Tracy McGrady, easily beat the Seattle SuperSonics 103-80 on Wednesday night. McGrady sat out with a sore left shoulder that's bothered him for more than a week, but the Rockets didn't miss him against the Sonics, who've lost 11 straight road games and 18 of their last 20 games...

McGrady takes 1-game break to rest shoulder
Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday's game against Seattle to rest his sore left shoulder.

Mavericks pull away from Sonics 99-83 (AP)

Jason Terry scored 22 points, Josh Howard added 17, and the Dallas Mavericks crept closer to a playoff berth with a 99-83 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Tuesday night. The Mavericks came into the game with a two-game lead over Denver and Golden State in the race for seventh place in the Western Conference.

Sonics stun Nuggets 151-147 in 2OT (AP)

Kevin Durant scored a season-high 37 points and fellow rookie Jeff Green had a season-high 35 to lead the Seattle SuperSonics to a 151-147 double-overtime victory over Denver on Sunday night, damaging the Nuggets' playoff hopes. Green, whose previous high was 23 points, scored 24 in the second half and overtime.

McGrady's big 3rd quarter lifts Rockets (AP)

Tracy McGrady insists he's not normal. Really? After a relatively mortal first half, McGrady ignored the pain in his injured left shoulder to score 18 of his 25 points in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets kept pace in the wild Western Conference playoff race with a 79-66 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Friday night.

Clippers' Brand has 19 in season debut (AP)

There were only four text messages on Elton Brand's phone when he got back into the locker room. Obviously, word hadn't spread that the Los Angeles Clippers' All-Star forward was back. Brand made his long-awaited season debut on Wednesday night, scoring 19 points and leading the Clippers past the Seattle SuperSonics 102-84.

Brand makes season debut for Clippers (AP)
Elton Brand is back, just it time to potentially make life tough for some Western Conference teams fighting for playoff position. The Los Angeles Clippers star made his season debut on Wednesday night against the lowly Seattle SuperSonics. Brand had missed the entire season while recovering from a surgically repaired left Achilles' tendon.

Lakers sign F Newble for rest of season (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Ira Newble for the remainder of the season Tuesday. The 33-year-old forward signed a 10-day contract March 21 and has played in one game for the Lakers, getting two points and one rebound in four minutes. Earlier in the season, Newble played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Seattle SuperSonics, averaging 4.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 15.5 minutes in 43 combined games...

Group hopes to finance new Seattle hoops arena
A group led by former Sonic Fred Brown has announced a proposal to build a new downtown arena for basketball and hockey in Seattle.

Sonics' Wilcox out for year with dislocated finger
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated finger on his right hand.

Sonics F Wilcox out for rest of season (AP)
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated finger on his right hand. Wilcox originally dislocated a joint on the little finger of his hand in a game at Phoenix on Jan. 3. He aggravated the injury against the Suns on March 19. The five-year veteran appeared in 62 games this season, averaging 13.4 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes per game.

Oklahoma Council approves potential lease for Sonics
Oklahoma City officials will try to convince NBA commissioner David Stern and representatives of four teams that the city is ready to permanently host a franchise. On Tuesday, City Council members unanimously approved a preliminary lease agreement with the Seattle SuperSonics, contingent on the team's proposed relocation.

Report: Sonics would leave name in Seattle
You can take the Sonics out of Seattle, but if you do, they won't be the Sonics anymore.

Oklahoma City approves lease for Sonics (AP)
Oklahoma City officials will try to convince NBA commissioner David Stern and representatives of four teams that the city is ready to permanently host a franchise. On Tuesday, City Council members unanimously approved a preliminary lease agreement with the Seattle SuperSonics, contingent on the team's proposed relocation.

Report: Sonics might leave team name in Seattle
Fans of professional basketball in Seattle might not be able to convince the SuperSonics to stay. But if the franchise leaves for Oklahoma City as widely expected, the team name might stay behind.

Sonics' move to OK City closer
An NBA subcommittee approved Oklahoma City's plans to lure the Sonics from Seattle.

Spurs re-sign Barry a month after trading him
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Brent Barry on Monday, a month after trading him to Seattle. The SuperSonics waived Barry on Feb. 21, a day after acquiring him, Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick from the Spurs for Kurt Thomas. Barry had to sit out 30 days before he could re-sign with San Antonio. Before the trade, Barry averaged 7.3 points in 29 games for the Spurs. He has averaged 7.3 points in 259 games since signing with the Spurs in 2004.

Back in black: Veteran Barry re-signs with Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Brent Barry on Monday, a month after trading him to Seattle.

Sonics snap 11-game skid, beat Blazers (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 23 points and the Seattle SuperSonics snapped their 11-game losing streak with a 97-84 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night in what could be the final meeting of the I-5 rivalry. With Sonics owner Clay Bennett pressing to move his team to Oklahoma City as early as next season, Monday night may have been the final time the longtime rivals faced off just 180 miles...

Sonics depleted with Wilcox, Watson sitting out
The slumping Seattle SuperSonics were without guard Earl Watson and forward Chris Wilcox again Monday night, leaving the Sonics with only 11 healthy players.

F Wilcox, G Watson both out for Sonics (AP)
The slumping Seattle SuperSonics were without guard Earl Watson and forward Chris Wilcox again Monday night, leaving the Sonics with only 11 healthy players. Wilcox missed his third straight game with a sprained right pinkie, suffered last Wednesday night against Phoenix. Watson missed his fourth game of the season, being bothered of late by calf and finger injuries.

Jazz send Sonics to 11th straight loss (AP)

Once Mehmet Okur's body felt better, his pinpoint shooting returned to form. And just in time for the Utah Jazz. Okur, who has been ailing with a stomach flu this week, scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half Saturday night and sparked Utah's game-changing run in a 115-101 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics, who have lost 11 in a row.

Lakers send Sonics to 10th straight loss (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, seven of his teammates also scored in double digits, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 130-105 on Friday night, sending the SuperSonics to their 10th straight loss and completing a sweep of the four-game season series. The Western Conference-leading Lakers returned to Staples Center from an arduous 2-2 road trip that concluded with victories over Dallas and Utah...

Sonics' Gelabale out for season with torn ACL
The Seattle SuperSonics have lost reserve swingman Mickael Gelabale for the remainder of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Suns overcome 27 TOs, win sixth straight (AP)

Steve Nash scored 23 points, Amare Stoudemire dominated inside with 26 points and the Phoenix Suns overcame a season-high 27 turnovers to beat the Seattle SuperSonics 110-98 on Wednesday night. It was Phoenix's sixth straight win -- its second longest streak this season -- and pulled the Suns within a half game of New Orleans and the idle Lakers for the best record in the Western Conference.

Balanced Pistons beat Nuggets 136-120 (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 24 points, Rasheed Wallace added 21, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 136-120 on Tuesday night. The Nuggets were coming off a record-setting 168-116 victory over Seattle, but it was Detroit's offense that took over Tuesday night. The Pistons hadn't scored 130 points in regulation since beating Denver 130-116 on March 8, 2000.

Jefferson powers Wolves over Clippers (AP)

Al Jefferson had his 48th double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, Ryan Gomes scored 19 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 99-90 Monday night. Minnesota won for the fourth time in six games and moved past Seattle into fourth place in the Northwest Division. Jefferson trails only Orlando's Dwight Howard, who recorded his 60th double-double Monday, among NBA...

Nuggets score NBA season-high 168 in win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Allen Iverson had 24 and Marcus Camby had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets set an NBA season high for points in a half and a game with a 168-112 win over the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday night. The 168 points are the most Denver has scored in a game since Jan.

Iverson's 28 help Nuggets rout Raptors (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 28 points despite a fractured finger, Carmelo Anthony added 22 and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight at home, blowing out the Toronto Raptors 137-105 on Friday night. It's the second-most points the Nuggets have scored this season. They still have the NBA high mark for the season with a 138-point performance in a win at Seattle on Feb.

Sonics, Oklahoma City reach initial deal on arena
The Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City reached a preliminary agreement on a lease at the Ford Center pending NBA approval of the team's move.

Sonics, Oklahoma City reach deal on arena
The Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City reached a preliminary agreement on a lease at the Ford Center pending NBA approval of the team's move. The deal calls for the SuperSonics to pay the city $1.6 million annually for use of the building and reimburse $409,000 a year to replace revenue from naming rights for the arena. The 15-year agreement has an exit clause if attendance falls after the first two years.

Sonics, OK City have arena deal in place (AP)
The Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City reached a preliminary agreement on a lease at the Ford Center pending NBA approval of the team's move. The deal calls for the SuperSonics to pay the city $1.6 million annually for use of the building and reimburse $409,000 a year to replace revenue from naming rights for the arena.

Celts pound Sonics for 10th straight win (AP)

Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen each scored 18 points to lift the Boston Celtics to their 10th straight victory, 111-82 over the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night. Paul Pierce added 14 points and 11 assists for Boston, which improved to 12-0 at home against the Western Conference. Kevin Durant scored 16 points for Seattle, which dropped its sixth straight and has lost 10 of 11.

Dunleavy helps Pacers end 3-game skid (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 32 points and the Indiana Pacers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-107 victory over Seattle on Tuesday night that also sent the SuperSonics to their fifth straight loss. Danny Granger added 23 points, Troy Murphy had 19 points and nine rebounds and Travis Diener had 11 points and nine assists for the Pacers.

Can't we just leave Sonics in Seattle?
The money is there. The fans are too. Mike Kahn just hopes David Stern and the politicians will listen and keep the Sonics in Seattle.

Parker leads Raptors past Sonics 114-106 (AP)
Anthony Parker scored 23 points to lead six Raptors in double figures in Toronto's 114-106 win over the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday. Rasho Nesterovic had 17 points in Toronto's fifth consecutive game without All-Star forward Chris Bosh. Andrea Bargnani added 16, Carlos Delfino scored 15, Kris Humphries added 12 and Jason Kapono chipped in with 10.

Sixers win eighth straight at home (AP)

Samuel Dalembert had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their eighth straight home victory, 117-83 over the Seattle SuperSonics on Friday night. Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young added 18 points apiece for Philadelphia, which has long put a 5-13 start behind it and turned into one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

Local businesses try to help Seattle keep Sonics
With the Sonics seemingly destined for Oklahoma City, developer Matt Griffin and his big-name partners see no other option than to make a huge financial commitment in an attempt to save the Sonics and pro basketball in Seattle.

Seattle offers $300M KeyArena renovation (AP)

In no way did developer Matt Griffin ever consider owning a professional sports franchise. With the Seattle SuperSonics seemingly destined for Oklahoma City, Griffin and his big-name partners see no other option than to make a huge financial commitment in an attempt to save the Sonics and pro basketball in Seattle.

Officials plan visit for Sonics relocation request
Commissioner David Stern and other NBA officials will tour Oklahoma City's downtown arena on March 25 as part of the Seattle SuperSonics' relocation request. Deputy commissioner Adam Silver, president of league and basketball operations Joel Litvin and team owners who serve on the relocation committee will be shown a presentation on planned improvements to the Ford Center that were approved Tuesday by voters.

For Sonics' sake, Stern to visit OK City (AP)
Commissioner David Stern and other NBA officials will tour Oklahoma City's downtown arena on March 25 as part of the Seattle SuperSonics' relocation request. Deputy commissioner Adam Silver, president of league and basketball operations Joel Litvin and team owners who serve on the relocation committee will be shown a presentation on planned improvements to the Ford Center that were approved...

Report: Microsoft CEO to make bid for Sonics
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is among the local investors involved in an effort to buy the Sonics and cover some of the cost of a $300 million KeyArena expansion to try to keep the team in Seattle, the Seattle Times reported Wednesday.

Villanueva's 32 lead Bucks past Sonics (AP)

Charlie Villanueva scored 32 points, his highest output in nearly two years, and had 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks scored a season-high 118 points to beat the Seattle SuperSonics 118-106 Wednesday night. It was only the second 30-point game of Villanueva's career; the other was for 48 points as a Toronto Raptors rookie at Milwaukee on March 26, 2006.

Bucks' rookie Yi, guard Williams out against Sonics
Bucks guard Mo Williams and forward Yi Jianlian missed Milwaukee's game against Seattle on Wednesday because of minor injuries.

Bucks minus G Williams, F Yi vs. Sonics (AP)
Bucks guard Mo Williams and forward Yi Jianlian missed Milwaukee's game against Seattle on Wednesday because of minor injuries. Both were listed as day-to-day, Williams with an abdominal strain and Yi with a sprained his left ankle. Williams, who has missed four games with various injuries this season, is the Bucks' second-leading scorer at 17.8 points per game.

Pistons overcome slow start, top Sonics (AP)

Tayshaun Prince scored 24 points, Chauncey Billups added 20 points and nine assists, and the Detroit Pistons overcame a slow start to beat the Seattle SuperSonics 100-97 Tuesday night. Seattle shot 82 percent in the first quarter on its way to a 41-28 lead, but that fell to 32 percent in the final three periods as the SuperSonics lost for the fifth time in six games.

Wolves minus Brewer, McCants vs. Bobcats (AP)
Minnesota forward Corey Brewer missed the Timberwolves' game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night with a thigh bruise, while guard Rashad McCants was out with an illness. Brewer was injured in the game Sunday against Seattle and could not practice on Monday. Coach Randy Wittman said before the game that the rookie will head west with the team for a three-game road trip that starts...

Durant powers Sonics past Wolves in OT (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Chris Wilcox added 18 points and 15 rebounds, and the Seattle SuperSonics snapped their four-game losing streak by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-108 in overtime on Sunday night. Earl Watson had 15 points and Nick Collison 14 for Seattle, which opened its seven-game road trip in dramatic fashion against the worst team in the Western Conference.

Szczerbiak misses game to be with wife (AP)
Wally Szczerbiak missed Cleveland's game against Minnesota on Friday night to be with his wife, Shannon, who is expecting the couple's third child. Szczerbiak was acquired on Feb. 21 in an 11-player trade that also included Chicago and Seattle. In three games with the Cavaliers, he is averaging 11.7 points.

Playing the Waiver Wire: Sonic youth
The trade deadline affected several teams around the NBA, but it has created the most new Fantasy options in Seattle. Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the Fantasy fallout in Seattle and he also gives Fanatsy owners some players to add, avoid and monitor off the waiver wire.

Ellis, Croshere spark Warriors by Sonics (AP)

Austin Croshere has watched from the Golden State bench all season as the Warriors repeatedly got off to slow starts, recovered with big runs and then struggled to put away opponents before the final minutes. It's exhausting basketball, both to play and to watch. Not even Croshere realized he might be the solution.

Iverson paces Nuggets' 138-96 rout (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets were nearly flawless on offense, scoring the most points in the NBA this season in a 138-96 rout of the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night. The Nuggets snapped a three-game losing streak, shooting 67.0 -- the best in franchise history. The previous best was nearly 30 years ago, when the Nuggets shot 66.7 percent against New Jersey early in...

Kobe tossed, Lakers win eighth straight (AP)

Kobe Bryant made it look too easy scoring, distributing and leading the Los Angeles Lakers back to the top of the Western Conference. Even if he didn't get to see the final 16 minutes. Bryant scored 21 points in just 26 minutes, handed out 10 assists, and picked up his first ejection of the season in Los Angeles' 111-91 win -- its season-high eighth straight -- over the Seattle SuperSonics on...

Kobe loses cool, ejected with Lakers leading by 31
Kobe Bryant was ejected during the third quarter of Sunday night's game in Seattle after picking up a pair of technical fouls while the Los Angeles Lakers led by 31 points.

Kobe ejected for arguing with refs in rout
Kobe Bryant was ejected during the third quarter of Sunday night's game in Seattle after picking up a pair of technical fouls while the Los Angeles Lakers led by 31 points. Bryant was given his first technical by Brian Forte with 4 minutes left in the quarter after Bryant complained about a foul not being called as he chased an offensive rebound. Forte retreated into backcourt, but Bryant followed, continuing his complaints.

Pistons place G Murray on waivers (AP)
The Detroit Pistons placed guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on waivers Friday. Murray, who signed as a free agent with the Pistons in July 2006, averaged 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 19 games this season. The five-year pro has played in 309 NBA games with Detroit, Milwaukee, Seattle and Cleveland.

Blazers halt 5-game skid, top Sonics (AP)

Brandon Roy and the Trail Blazers found a way to fix their five-game losing streak: play the Seattle SuperSonics. Roy had 19 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, and Portland ended its skid with a 92-88 win over Seattle on Thursday night.

Spurs get Thomas from Sonics for playoff push
The San Antonio Spurs acquired veteran forward Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick.

Cavs get Ben Wallace in 11-player deal (AP)
LeBron James finally got some help to win an NBA title. In a blockbuster, three-way trade involving Cleveland, Chicago, Seattle and including 11 players, the Cavaliers acquired center Ben Wallace from the Bulls and forward Wally Szczerbiak from the SuperSonics, two players to possibly get James and the Cavs through the Eastern Conference and back to the finals.

Spurs acquire F Kurt Thomas from Sonics (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs acquired veteran forward Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night in exchange for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick.

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Stern says Sonics likely to leave Seattle
Sorry Seattle, there is no saving your Sonics. That's the feeling of NBA commissioner David Stern, who said Saturday he expects the SuperSonics to leave the city, either this year or when their lease expires in 2010. "It's apparent to all who are watching that the Sonics are heading out of Seattle," Stern said during his annual All-Star weekend press conference. "I accept that inevitability at this point. There is no miracle here.

Stern: Sonics leaving Seattle inevitable (AP)
Sorry Seattle, there is no saving your Sonics. That's the feeling of NBA commissioner David Stern, who said Saturday he expects the SuperSonics to leave the city, either this year or when their lease expires in 2010. "It's apparent to all who are watching that the Sonics are heading out of Seattle," Stern said during his annual All-Star weekend press conference.

Szczerbiak's mistake allows Suns to win (AP)

Wally Szczerbiak took the ball out of bounds, found no one open, and called timeout. Oops. His team had no timeouts left. That mistake with 15.1 seconds to play allowed the Phoenix Suns to escape with a 103-99 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Friday night. "Now I know how Chris Webber felt in the NCAA tournament," Szczerbiak said, recalling that long-ago error that helped cost Michigan the...

Smith, Bulls end Sonics' 3-game run (AP)

Joe Smith scored 25 points in his first game back after missing three with an injury and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 118-108 on Monday night. Ben Gordon added 20 points for the Bulls, who won for just the second time in six games behind their third-highest scoring game of the season.

Durant helps Sonics win third straight (AP)

Kevin Durant shook off another poor shooting night to score 21 points, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 59 seconds left, and the Seattle SuperSonics beat the sinking New York Knicks 86-85 on Saturday for their season-high third consecutive victory. Seattle native Nate Robinson missed a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining that would have won it for the Knicks, who lost all five games on...

Cavs win with James back in lineup (AP)

LeBron James scored 28 points after missing a game with a sprained right ankle, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 98-84 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. James missed Cleveland's 101-95 loss in Seattle on Thursday after injuring the ankle the previous night against Portland.

League's leading scorer back in action
LeBron James returned to the Cavaliers' lineup Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing a game because of a sprained right ankle. James missed Cleveland's 101-95 loss in Seattle on Thursday night after injuring the ankle the previous night against Portland. James, the NBA's leading scorer at 30.1 points per game, went through a hard workout on the court before the game Saturday. The Cavaliers announced he would start about 45 minutes before gametime.

Sonics hold off LeBron-less Cavs 101-95 (AP)

LeBron James slapped the ball from Seattle rookie Kevin Durant's hands and quickly flipped up a 3-pointer. The halftime shot was the extent of James' action Thursday night. Relegated to the bench while nursing a sprained right ankle, James was a spectator, watching his rookie friend make key plays in the closing moments to help Seattle avoid blowing a huge lead.

LeBron (ankle) questionable for Seattle game
LeBron James is questionable for the Cavaliers' game Thursday night against the Seattle SuperSonics, after spraining his ankle in the second quarter of a win over Portland. A team spokeswoman said James, the NBA's leading scorer at 30.1 points per game, would be examined Thursday morning. He hurt the ankle with 23.3 seconds left before halftime Wednesday night, but still played 44 minutes.

LeBron questionable for Thursday game vs. Sonics
LeBron James is questionable for the Cavaliers' game Thursday night against the Seattle SuperSonics, after spraining his ankle in the second quarter of a win over Portland.

Sonics owner: Public should pay for arena upgrade
Seattle SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett believes public funding is the most logical way to pay for upgrades to Oklahoma City's downtown arena that are aimed at luring the NBA team to town.

Courtside Seat: Learning on the job
Our Jamey Eisenberg profiles the trials and tribulations of Seattle rookie Kevin Durant in his latest edition of Courtside Seat.

Sonics end 14-game skid, stun Spurs (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jump shot with 32.6 seconds remaining and Seattle stunned the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85 on Tuesday night to finally end a team-record losing streak at 14 games. Durant swished an open shot created by a screen from Kurt Thomas, whose consecutive open jumpers had given Seattle an unlikely lead with 90 seconds to go.

Sonics lose club-record 14th straight (AP)

Kevin Martin scored Sacramento's final five points, including a frantic race the length of the court for a 20-footer as the clock expired, and the Kings extended the Seattle SuperSonics' franchise-record losing streak to 14 with a 103-101 victory Sunday night. Damien Wilkins pulled the Sonics even at 101-all, hitting a challenged 3-pointer over John Salmons with 6.1 seconds left.

Hawks extend SuperSonics' skid to 13 (AP)

Marvin Williams scored a career-high 33 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 99-90 victory that extended the Seattle SuperSonics' losing streak to a franchise-record tying 13 games. Williams, who grew up in Bremerton, just a ferry ride away from Seattle, had 16 points in the first half as the Hawks blew away the Sonics early to end a four-game losing streak.

McGrady helps extend Sonics' skid to 12 (AP)

Kevin Durant wants to eventually model his game after Tracy McGrady. Durant got a view Wednesday night of just how good McGrady is, even with a gimpy leg. Nursing a left knee injury, McGrady put together a second half that showed even with one good leg he's still one of the best in the game. McGrady scored 18 of his 28 points in the second half and took over in the final 90 seconds, both scoring and...

Rockets hand Sonics 11th straight loss (AP)
Yao Ming had 30 points and 17 rebounds, Tracy McGrady added 17 points and five assists and the Houston Rockets beat Seattle 96-89 on Monday, the SuperSonics' team-record 11th consecutive loss. Bonzi Wells scored 16 points for the Rockets, who've won seven of their last nine games. Wally Szczerbiak and Jeff Green had 15 points apiece for Seattle, now riding the longest single-season losing streak in...