Report: Owner to leave Sonics name behind

 
SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett says he is willing to leave the team's name, logo, colors and reco... [link]

Tags:

Related Stories
15

Sonics owners willing to leave behind team name if franchise moves

Sonics chairman Clay Bennett is so eager to sever ties with Seattle that he's willing to leave the team's name, logo, colors and history...
5

Sonics Last Stand?

Twenty-three days. That’s all that stands between the Supersonics and relocation. As Canadians, we’ve experienced the Grizzlies moving away down south to Memphis, the Expos moving away from Montreal to become the Washington Nationals and a handful of NHL teams leaving to go south in the ’90s. In the wake of each move, the local fans were left wondering “Why?”
1

Game 71 Recap: Blazers UGH, Sonics YAY

(The score was 97-84 them if you must know.) Boxscore Wow.  I know tonight was supposed to be all about the Sonics and their fans, but I think the Blazers may have overdone it a little!  We weren't supposed to get that much into the ...
1

Rally in third quarter lifts Sonics over Blazers

The chant began midway in the first quarter and rang all night long. Early on it was faint and barely audible but after a few attempts...
2

Clay Bennett Might Leave the "Sonics" Name Behind

Percy Allen of the Seattle Times writes : Sonics chairman Clay Bennett is so eager to sever ties with Seattle that he's willing to leave the team's name, logo, colors and history behind to avoid a messy divorce. During a breakfast meeting for team ...
Related Blog Posts
Slam Dunk CentralTeam May Leave But Name & Colors Will Remain
In what he appears to be trying to sell as a magnanimous gesture, is coming off more like a meaningless gesture. The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that when the Seattle SuperSonics are moved by team owner Clay Bennett to Oklahoma City either at ...
Ball Don't LieThe 10-man rotation, starring the Sonics name
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Seattle Times . Clay Bennett is ...
Can't Stop The BleedingBennett To Seattle : Your “Sonics” Name & Colors Are Worthless To Me
(…and he doesn’t want the Tacoma Sonics, either) From The Seattle Times’ Percy Allen : Sonics chairman Clay Bennett is so eager to sever ties with Seattle that he’s willing to leave the team’s name, logo, colors ...
Enjoy the EnjoymentClay Bennett Wants Out And Bad, Sonics Fans Chant Otherwise
Percy Allen of the Times reports that Clay Bennett is willing to give up the Sonics name, the team's records, the banners, pretty much anything associated with the team (other than the "players"--yes, that means Donyell Marshall--and the coaches) in ...
Green Bandwagon: Front Page PostsI Hate This News Conference
David Stern and Clay Bennett are on NBA TV right now discussing all things Sonics and Oklahoma. I remain firmly entrenched in the "I hate everything about this" camp. The mayor of Oklahoma is there too. Finally someone just asked a great question ...
Related News Articles
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 ...
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 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 ...
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.
Oklahoma City set to make Sonics pitch to NBA
Read full story for latest details.