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Shawn Kemp “The Reign Man” is back!
bouncemag.com - 6/1/2008
Shawn Kemp “The Reign Man” is back!
— bouncemag.com — The buzz in the building was definitely there. Just minutes before halftime during an ordinary round robin... game at Seattle’s famed Rip the Cut Tournament on Saturday, May 24th, a ghost from the city’s past walked inside those Cleveland High School doors. Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp was in the house y’all. (more) Shawn Kemp “The Reign Man” is back!

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Impostor's 'Sonics' lies fooled woman he dated
seattlepi.nwsource.com - 6/4/2008
Impostor's 'Sonics' lies fooled woman he dated
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — A man claiming to be a Sonics front-office employee and former NBA player has been exposed as... a fraud. "It was all a put-on," he says. (more) Impostor's 'Sonics' lies fooled woman he dated

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Shawn Kemp - The Unfathered Father
cavsnews.com - 6/13/2008
Shawn Kemp - The Unfathered Father
— cavsnews.com — Thomas Jefferson had several. George Washington was widely rumored to have a few. Murphy Brown had only... one but sparked a nationwide debate. Somewhere in the middle is Shawn Kemp. (more) Shawn Kemp - The Unfathered Father

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3,000 rally loud and proud to keep Sonics in Seattle
seattlepi.nwsource.com - 6/17/2008
3,000 rally loud and proud to keep Sonics in Seattle
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — An estimated 3,000 people attended a "Save Our Sonics" rally Monday outside the federal courthouse, hoping to... be heard as attorneys presented opening arguments 14 floors up in the six-day trial to determine if the NBA team moves or stays in Seattle next season. (more) 3,000 rally loud and proud to keep Sonics in Seattle

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seattletimes.nwsource.com - 6/15/2008
Sonics owners, city brace for brawl
— seattletimes.nwsource.com — The only thing missing now is a tuxedoed Michael Buffer standing out in front of the courthouse.... Jerry Brewer of the Times hypes up the Battle in Seattle between the city and the OKC Carpetbaggers. Tomorrow the two parties face off in court. (more) Sonics owners, city brace for brawl

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The Ray Allen Eye Conspiracy. True or False? You Decide!
neswsports.com - 6/19/2008
The Ray Allen Eye Conspiracy. True or False? You Decide!
— neswsports.com — I am sure you have all heard about the “ Ray Allen Eye Conspiracy “. The Celtics... won the 2008 NBA Championship , but something interesting happened during the game. One Third of the Celtics Big Three was poked in the eye going in for a lay up. It was supposed to be a hard foul, but Ray Allen still makes the layup. Hmmm? (more) The Ray Allen Eye Conspiracy. True or False? You Decide!

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Anatomy of a Feud
supersonicsoul.com - 6/3/2008
Anatomy of a Feud
— supersonicsoul.com — The Kobe Bryant-Ray Allen subplot to the Finals is beginning to get a bit of attention from... the national media, but still not as much as I might have expected, given the lengthy delay between the conference finals and the championship series. For ... (more) Anatomy of a Feud

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NBA Mock Draft - Version 2.0 (Second Half)
theorangesports.blogspot.com - 6/8/2008
NBA Mock Draft - Version 2.0 (Second Half)
— theorangesports.blogspot.com — Here is my Mock Draft 2.0 (Lottery Picks). There are a few changes in the top fourteen... picks, but nothing too dramatic. (more) NBA Mock Draft - Version 2.0 (Second Half)

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assistbythemitten.com - 6/13/2008
Sonics Rally June 16: Show the NBA the legacy is ours
— assistbythemitten.com — The concourse was dark and crowded and I labored to keep up with my dad's stride. I... gripped a bag of snacks and a soda, dad had his beer, while we hustled through a mass of people. (more) Sonics Rally June 16: Show the NBA the legacy is ours

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seattlepi.nwsource.com - 6/16/2008
Sonics trial gets down to one basic issue
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — The Sonics trial begins today and the legal battle centers on the specific-performance clause in the lease.... The OKC Carpetbaggers will argue that they should be able to pay the city about $10 million, get out of the lease and skip town. The city will argue that the team must play its remaining games at the Key because of the unique and irreplaceable value of the team. (more) Sonics trial gets down to one basic issue

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Imagine My Confusion - Shawn Kemp and Ancient Chinese Battles
blog.cleveland.com - 6/14/2008
Imagine My Confusion - Shawn Kemp and Ancient Chinese Battles
— blog.cleveland.com — Googling "Shawn Kemp" for research on my recent profile, I landed on Kongming. At first, I was... confused, followed quickly by intimidated and amazed. Someone's online Kongming profile uses the phrase "Shawn Kemp" - that is why this link appeared in the search. But this is not a sport site. And yet, it is. And now I'm hooked. (more) Imagine My Confusion - Shawn Kemp and Ancient Chinese ...

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seattlepi.nwsource.com - 6/14/2008
Settlement unlikely as Sonics, city head to trial
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — While the vast majority of lawsuits settle before going to trial, indications are the city's battle with... the Sonics' Oklahoma City ownership group is steaming toward a collision in court. (more) Settlement unlikely as Sonics, city head to trial

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nba.com - 6/23/2008
2008 NBA Draft Board
— nba.com — 1 Chicago Bulls 2 Miami Heat 3 Minnesota Timberwolves 4 Seattle Supersonics 5 Memphis Grizzlies 6 New... York Knicks 7 Los Angeles Clippers 8 Milwaukee Bucks 9 Charlotte Bobcats 10 New Jersey Nets 11 Indiana Pacers 12 Sacramento Kings 13 Portland ... (more) 2008 NBA Draft Board

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seattlepi.nwsource.com - 6/28/2008
Judge's ruling won't end Sonics-Seattle battle
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — Nothing in this legal battle has been clear cut, so don't expect instant clarity from Pechman's decision... unless the sides use it as a springboard to a binding settlement agreement. (more) Judge's ruling won't end Sonics-Seattle battle

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seattlepi.nwsource.com - 6/2/2008
A Sonics trial may get ugly -- expert says
— seattlepi.nwsource.com — Randy Aliment, a Seattle attorney who isn't affiliated with either side, says the trial between the Sonics... and city of Seattle could turn into a legal "bloodbath" if the two sides don't settle before the June 16 court date. (more) A Sonics trial may get ugly -- expert says

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City of Seattle Claims Sonics Have Intentionally Limited Team Exposure
bizofbasketball.com - 6/5/2008
City of Seattle Claims Sonics Have Intentionally Limited Team Exposure
— bizofbasketball.com — In attempt to allow the testimony of Seattle’s KJR-AM radio personality Mitch Levy, the city of Seattle... has filed a motion claiming that the Sonics have intentionally limited their team’s exposure over the last year. In the motion, attorney Michelle Jensen outlines several reasons why the media members should be allowed to testify. (more) City of Seattle Claims Sonics Have Intentionally Limited ...

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sportingnews.com - 6/27/2008
Smith: Grading the draft: Bulls among the As, Sonics fail
— sportingnews.com — Sam Smith gives his opinion on every team's draft haul.... (more) Smith: Grading the draft: Bulls among the As, Sonics fail

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Sonics Trial Is Done Son
sportsagentblog.com - 6/29/2008
Sonics Trial Is Done Son
— sportsagentblog.com — After six days of draining testimony, the heated trial between the Seattle Sonics owner Clay Bennett and... the City of Seattle officially ended Thursday, just hours prior to the NBA Draft. Judge Marsha Pechman announced she will issue a ruling by Wednesday of this coming week. (more) Sonics Trial Is Done Son

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seattletimes.nwsource.com - 6/9/2008
Seattle vs. Sonics: Trial starts next week, if there's no settlement
— seattletimes.nwsource.com — The World Wide Leader’s legal analyst says that a settlement before the June 16 court date is... unlikely. The city and the OKC Carpetbaggers will hammer it out in court. (more) Seattle vs. Sonics: Trial starts next week, if there's ...

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assistbythemitten.com - 6/16/2008
Sonics trial outcome could give owners a blueprint for moving teams
— assistbythemitten.com — The outcome of a trial that begins today should have every sports fan in the national very... concerned. If it goes the wrong way, it will give your hometown sports team the blueprint and legal precedent to move your team. (more) Sonics trial outcome could give owners a blueprint for ...

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