Okla. City Lease OK'd if Sonics Move

 
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. [link]

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Name Oklahoma City's NBA Team

What should we call the un-Sonics?
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