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SuperSonics Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 09 May 2008 03:11:40 PDT

SuperSonics general manager Sam Presti put to rest two weeks of speculation on who the team's future head coach will be with one word.

"Absolutely," Presti answered when asked whether P.J. Carlesimo would be back.

Presti created uncertainty about the coaching situation when he declined to affirm after the final game that Carlesimo would be back for his second season. Known for his thoroughness, Presti said he needed to talk with Carlesimo and Sonics chairman Clay Bennett to figure out the direction of the team before making his decision.

Fueling speculation that Carlseimo could be on his way out was the availability of talented coaches like former Dallas coach Avery Johnson and Larry Brown, recently hired by the Charlotte Bobcats.

However, Presti confirmed...

Documents from potential Sonics buyers to remain sealed (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:26:15 PDT

A federal judge ruled documents subpoenaed from a group that attempted to buy the Seattle SuperSonics from their Oklahoma-based owners can remain sealed. U.S. District Judge Martha Pechman ruled Thursday that documents from Seattle developer Matt Griffin's group that were labeled for "attorney's eyes only" can remain confidential.

Troy Weaver is Sonics' new assistant GM (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:30:45 PDT

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.

Sonics' trial to start June 16 (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:13:14 PDT

A United States District court judge on Tuesday rejected a motion by the owners of the Seattle SuperSonics, meaning a trial to determine where the team plays next season will start as scheduled on June 16.

Cowtown no more? Okla. City looks to Sonics to improve image (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:56:59 PDT

Even the mayor admits this is a town with an image problem. When people think of Oklahoma City, they harken back to the 1995 federal building bombing that killed 168 people or a massive tornado four years later that killed 44. Decades after John Steinbeck immortalized the plight of Okies in "The Grapes of Wrath," Oklahoma City is still a "Dust Bowl" town to many.

Sonics GM says Carlesimo will return as coach (AP)

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:56:14 PDT

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.

Carlesimo to return to Sonics (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:29:48 PDT

The Seattle SuperSonics announced Thursday that P.J. Carlesimo will return next season, ending speculation about the embattled head coach's future.

Sonics say Carlesimo will return as coach (AP)

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:10:07 PDT

Sonics coach P.J. Carlesimo will return next season, the team said Thursday, ending speculation he would be fired after the team won just 20 games in his first year with the Sonics. General manager Sam Presti said at a news conference that Carlesimo would be back. Two weeks ago, Presti gave only a vague answer when asked if there would be any coaching staff changes, Carlesimo included.

Durant named top rookie (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:21:51 PDT

Seattle SuperSonics forward Kevin Durant was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Thursday.

AP Source: Durant to be selected as rookie of the year (AP)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:24:43 PDT

The expectations were there for Kevin Durant the day he first arrived in Seattle: anything less than being the best rookie in the NBA would be a disappointment. The 19-year-old didn't disappoint. Durant, the Sonics' dynamic young star, has been chosen as the NBA Rookie of the Year, The Associated Press has learned from a person with knowledge of the vote.

Stern not ordered to testify (AP)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:24:31 PDT

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. U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska rejected most of the requests of the lawyers for the city of Seattle, saying she didn't think some of the information they were seeking from the...

More e-mail headaches for Clay Bennett (AP)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:17:25 PDT

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...

Former Sonics owner Schultz sues to rescind sale of team (AP)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:58:42 PDT

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...

Take the money and let Sonics run, Seattle (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:16:52 PDT

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NBA approves Sonics' move to Oklahoma (AP)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:21:25 PDT

Those "Save our Sonics!" chants are now desperate pleas. When NBA owners overwhelmingly approved the SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season Friday -- provided the team can settle its lawsuit with its hometown for the last 41 years -- pain finally joined anger in Seattle. "We're not surprised, but it still hurts," said Brian Robinson, head of the fan group "Save our Sonics!"...

Seattle big shots still trying to save Sonics (AP)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:30:37 PDT

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 --...

Sonics' center Mouhamed Sene has knee surgery (AP)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:49:56 PDT

SuperSonics center Mouhamed Sene had microfracture surgery on his right knee earlier this week, another setback for Seattle and its glut of underperforming centers. Sene was originally injured on April 4 playing in an NBA Development League game for the Idaho Stampede. The injury was diagnosed as a lateral meniscus tear, but during surgery doctors discovered a chondral defect and microfracture...

Seattle headed back to lottery hoping to continue growth (AP)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:03:44 PDT

Jeff Green was already preparing to return to Washington D.C. and getting peppered by questions from family he hasn't seen since last summer. Typically, those questions would all revolve around his rookie season with the Seattle SuperSonics, dealing with the worst record in franchise history and the growing pains of his first year as a professional.

Sonics C Sene has surgery (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:57:27 PDT

The Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday announced that center Mouhamed Sene underwent successful knee surgery Monday.

Durant, Sessions earn rookie honors (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:26:37 PDT

Seattle SuperSonics swingman Kevin Durant and Milwaukee Bucks guard Ramon Sessions on Thursday were named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for April.

16 playoff teams, 16 questions: West (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:44:00 PDT

As the Western Conference playoffs begin, there's a lot left to be answered for each team.

Sonics leave one court for another (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:34:28 PDT

As players clear out their lockers today, the team's six-month basketball season segues into a summer-long legal...

Durant, Green lead SuperSonics over Warriors 126-121 (AP)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:03:45 PDT

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.

Murray, Cantwell ask NBA to delay Sonics relocation vote (AP)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:42:51 PDT

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.

Washington gov. asks NBA to drop Sonics relocation vote (AP)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:04:47 PDT

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.

Former Sonics owner to file lawsuit (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:51:26 PDT

Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz is preparing to file a lawsuit to keep the team from moving, the Seattle Times reported on Tuesday.

Sonics give fans one more thrill (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:17:51 PDT

In what seems inevitably to be their final home game in Seattle, the SuperSonics gave their fans one more special memory on Sunday.

Potential finale in Seattle goes way of Sonics, beat Mavs 99-95 (AP)

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:40:18 PDT

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.

Supposed Sonics farewell turns into a hopeful love-fest (AP)

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:35:07 PDT

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.

Sonics sign F Dupree for season (PA SportsTicker)

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:00:08 PDT

The Seattle SuperSonics signed forward Ronald Dupree for the remainder of the season on Sunday.