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Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
blazersedge.com — LaFRENTZ TO UNDERGO ARTHROSCOPIC SHOULDER SURGERY PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers announced today that center/forward... Raef LaFrentz will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Friday, September 26 to repair a tear in the labrum of his right shoulder. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform ... (more) Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
The Golden State Warrior
The Golden State Warrior
garbagetimeallstars.blogspot.com — Suggestion for replacing/reinforcing the Warriors mascot in light of Thunder-gate.... (more) The Golden State Warrior
Angst Over Sonics' Departure Drives Local Man To Reach For New Heights...With His Feet!
Angst Over Sonics' Departure Drives Local Man To Reach For New Heights...With His Feet!
blogs.seattleweekly.com — What motivates an elite ceiling kicker? "it all starts with the passion. ... imagine someone or something... that you really want to kick. Picture that person or thing on the ceiling and then go for it. For me, I picture Clay Bennett's face and am always aiming for the teeth and nose." (via BDL) (more) Angst Over Sonics' Departure Drives Local Man To Reach ...
Raef LaFrentz Out Indefinitely
Raef LaFrentz Out Indefinitely
nbarumors.info — Reserve forward Raef Lafrentz will miss the majority off this season due to a shoulder injury. He... injured the shoulder in a February game at Seattle and was hoping to avoid surgery. However, the damaged shoulder never healed properly and he is now set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on Sept. 26. (more) Raef LaFrentz Out Indefinitely
Oklahoma City Thunder Sell Out All Season Tickets in Five Days
Oklahoma City Thunder Sell Out All Season Tickets in Five Days
bizofbasketball.com — The team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics, and now the Oklahoma City Thunder have sold all... season tickets for the upcoming 2008-2009 season in just five days, and have started a waiting list for games at the Ford Center. Controlling owner Clay Bennett reports that as of Friday, ... (more) Oklahoma City Thunder Sell Out All Season Tickets in ...
Thunder Struck. OKC NBA Team Unveils Name, Logo
Thunder Struck. OKC NBA Team Unveils Name, Logo
bizofbasketball.com — Tonight, the team formerly known as the SuperSonics were renamed the Thunder in their new relocation home... of Oklahoma City. The new name, one of the worst kept secrets in the NBA, has been rumored to be the selection for almost six weeks. "It's hard to keep a secret," said controlling owner Clay Ben (more) Thunder Struck. OKC NBA Team Unveils Name, Logo
Oklahoma Blues
Oklahoma Blues
blog.cleveland.com — Starting with World Hoops' reference to their new favorite blog, Bend it Like Bennett, I found myself... staring at a map of the US color-coded by fan intensity. Most of the states and the rest of the world (represented by... (more) Oklahoma Blues
NBA buzz in Oklahoma City is finally upon us
NBA buzz in Oklahoma City is finally upon us
thesportshernia.typepad.com — According to several news sites, this picture was taken during the Sonics' big move to Oklahoma City... this past Friday. We're just curious as to why this would be the picture the team released for publicity purposes. Seriously, the magic... (more) NBA buzz in Oklahoma City is finally upon us
Marshall Marching to Philly
Marshall Marching to Philly
nbarumors.info — After being waived by the Seattle Supersonics (or Oklahoma City Thunder?), unrestricted free agent, Donyell Marshall, has... agreed to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers for one year. The contract is worth $1,262,275, which is the minimum salary for a 10 year veteran. (more) Marshall Marching to Philly
NBA: No More Sonic Booms, Thunder Claps Instead
ballhype.com — Another team in the list. Another franchise to beat. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Formerly... known as the Seattle Supersonics, the Oklahoma City Thunder did not come as a surprise to NBA fans. Six weeks before the official announcement, news has already leaked out regarding ... (more) NBA: No More Sonic Booms, Thunder Claps Instead
They're Practically Giving Away Sonics Jerseys
They're Practically Giving Away Sonics Jerseys
sportingnews.com — When your team leaves, someone's left holding all the merch. And something's got to be done with... it. In Seattle, that would be the Sonics official store at Key Arena. You'd think that, in a city that was at least partly to blame for their team ... (more) They're Practically Giving Away Sonics Jerseys
An Unexpected End To Delonte Contract Saga
An Unexpected End To Delonte Contract Saga
celticsblog.com — After months of uncertainty and developments that seemed to send his situation from bad to worse, Delonte... West saw his summer-long struggle of a contract negotiation with the Cleveland Cavaliers finally culminate last week. (more) An Unexpected End To Delonte Contract Saga
Get your "Rivalry Pack" today!
Get your "Rivalry Pack" today!
benditlikebennett.blogspot.com — Darnell Mayberry, The Oklahoman's diminutive NBA beat writer, alerted fans today of eight-game ticket packages on sale... now. Among the packages is the coveted "Rivalry Pack": The "Rivalry Pack” features games against Atlanta on Nov. 9; Cleveland on ... (more) Get your "Rivalry Pack" today!
Basketball Is Still Alive in Seattle
Basketball Is Still Alive in Seattle
thepaintedarea.blogspot.com — Probably the biggest irony about the demise of pro basketball here in Seattle is that the region... is proving to be increasingly fruitful in terms producing NBA players. As Ted Miller noted in his piece on Seattle for the "City High" series on ESPN.com, ... (more) Basketball Is Still Alive in Seattle
HUGE Logo Leak!!!! [The Oklahoma City NBA Sports Blog....to the Max!!!]  If it is indeed the...
HUGE Logo Leak!!!! [The Oklahoma City NBA Sports Blog....to the Max!!!] If it is indeed the...
goldenstateofmind.com — HUGE Logo Leak!!!! [The Oklahoma City NBA Sports Blog....to the Max!!!] If it is indeed the Oklahoma... City Thunder, what happens to the Warriors' mascot? [GSW Examiner] Okay I know it's giving up a TON, but I'm willing to give up the naming ... (more) HUGE Logo Leak!!!! [The Oklahoma City NBA Sports ...
Who did you think was going to be an NBA star but fell short?
Who did you think was going to be an NBA star but fell short?
dimemag.com — Sebastian Telfair (photo. adidas) In this morning's Smack we took a little shot at J.J. Redick and... Shelden Williams; certainly not the first and definitely not the last coming from an office full of charter members of the Duke-Haters Club and one ... (more) Who did you think was going to be an NBA star but fell ...
Rumor: Thunder to be moved in multi-mascot deal.
Rumor: Thunder to be moved in multi-mascot deal.
fearthebeard.org — Thunder, you might want to start packing your bags. Your future is pretty unsure now that the... recently relocated and renamed Sonics are officially the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Matt Steinmetz , it seems that the Warriors may have some ... (more) Rumor: Thunder to be moved in multi-mascot deal.
Thunder Struck? Thunder Suck.
Thunder Struck? Thunder Suck.
slamonline.com — by Adam Sweeney If snake oil salesman, make that owner, Clay Bennett is hoping to make Seattle... forget about their former franchise, he’s off to a great start. In a Wednesday afternoon press conference, Oklahoma City basketball officials ... (more) Thunder Struck? Thunder Suck.
How to cope with Sonics loss and grief
How to cope with Sonics loss and grief
sports.yahoo.com — Ceiling kicking. (Yeah, you heard me.) Ceiling kicking. At least that's what Seattle native Brandon Ehrlich is... doing to help deal with the Sonics' departure. And he's damn good at it, too. (more) How to cope with Sonics loss and grief
What re-signing Delonte West means for the Cavaliers
What re-signing Delonte West means for the Cavaliers
mvn.com — Much thanks goes to Danny Ferry, Delonte West, and West’s agent Aaron Goodwin for providing something to... talk about this organization that does not involve some random idiot in the media talking about what he thinks will happen two offseasons ... (more) What re-signing Delonte West means for the Cavaliers
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