Sonics, Seattle reach last-minute settlement
Published 7/3/2008 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
SEATTLE (AP) -- The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a settlement Wednesday just before a...
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Bye-Bye Sonics
enjoytheenjoyment.com 7/3/2008 — Update... So the settlement is this, however Nickels sugarcoats it: the team is gone, though we get the team colors and history. Bennett is on the hook for $75 million, with $30 million of that payable in 2013 if Seattle hasn't gotten an NBA team by then. But that $30 million is only payable if the state legislature ponies up money to renovate KeyArena. So, Nickels is trying to shift the ...
enjoytheenjoyment.com 7/3/2008 — Update... So the settlement is this, however Nickels sugarcoats it: the team is gone, though we get the team colors and history. Bennett is on the hook for $75 million, with $30 million of that payable in 2013 if Seattle hasn't gotten an NBA team by then. But that $30 million is only payable if the state legislature ponies up money to renovate KeyArena. So, Nickels is trying to shift the ...
Team Leaving
supersonicsoul.com 7/3/2008 — Well, it appears that $75 million is the magic number. The City of Seattle accepted a cash payout of $75 million from the PBC to allow the Sonics to leave their home of 41 years and move to Oklahoma City. That amount may or may not be repaid by Clay Bennett, et al if the city were to receive another team in the Sonics' stead. As you would imagine, more to come.
supersonicsoul.com 7/3/2008 — Well, it appears that $75 million is the magic number. The City of Seattle accepted a cash payout of $75 million from the PBC to allow the Sonics to leave their home of 41 years and move to Oklahoma City. That amount may or may not be repaid by Clay Bennett, et al if the city were to receive another team in the Sonics' stead. As you would imagine, more to come.
A Shot to the Gut of Seattle Fans
myespn.go.com 7/2/2008 — It's official. The City of Seattle has settled its case with the Seattle Supersonics. The Sonics have been released from their lease, and will be on their way Oklahoma City, in exchange for $45 million in immediate payments to the city. In addition, ...
myespn.go.com 7/2/2008 — It's official. The City of Seattle has settled its case with the Seattle Supersonics. The Sonics have been released from their lease, and will be on their way Oklahoma City, in exchange for $45 million in immediate payments to the city. In addition, ...
Sad Day in Seattle
supersonicsoul.com 7/3/2008 — It was a sad day in Seattle as the Super Sonics era came to an end after 41 years.
supersonicsoul.com 7/3/2008 — It was a sad day in Seattle as the Super Sonics era came to an end after 41 years.
SuperSonics, Seattle reach last-minute settlement - NBA
sports.espn.go.com 7/3/2008 — SEATTLE -- The SuperSonics will move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season as part of a settlement announced Wednesday with the city of Seattle. The agreement ends a contentious relationship that culminated in a recent six-day federal trial over ...
sports.espn.go.com 7/3/2008 — SEATTLE -- The SuperSonics will move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season as part of a settlement announced Wednesday with the city of Seattle. The agreement ends a contentious relationship that culminated in a recent six-day federal trial over ...
Sonics, Seattle settle lawsuit over area lease — SI.com - NBA 7/2/2008
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SuperSonics, Seattle Reach Last-Minute Settlement — NYT > Pro Basketball 7/2/2008
The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a last-minute settlement before a judge was to rule in their KeyArena lease dispute. >
The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a last-minute settlement before a judge was to rule in their KeyArena lease dispute. >
Sonics reach settlement with city of Seattle — FOXSports.com News for NBA 7/2/2008
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 ...
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 ...
Sonics released from Seattle lease, will move — FOXSports.com News for NBA 7/3/2008
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 ...
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 ...
SuperSonics reach settlement with Seattle, will move to Oklahoma City — chicagotribune.com - Sports 7/3/2008
The SuperSonics will move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season as part of a settlement with the city of Seattle, ending a contentious relationship that resulted in a trial in which the judge was due to issue her ruling Wednesday. ...
The SuperSonics will move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season as part of a settlement with the city of Seattle, ending a contentious relationship that resulted in a trial in which the judge was due to issue her ruling Wednesday. ...
