Breaking fake news: OKC Thunder unveil new mascot
sports.yahoo.com 9/4/2008 — A creepy dude dressed in make-up, a bright orange wig and grungy Converse kicks was introduced before a small crowd late last night as the mascot for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

New Ford Center Floor for Thunder - Next Month
oklahomacitythunderforum.com 9/5/2008 — The same company that constructed the Boston Celtics famed parquet floor, and constructs basketball courts for NCAA Regionals and Final Fours, has built a new court that will be used by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Connor Sport Court International began working on the new Ford Center floor soon ...

DetEksi Basketball League: Spreading Hoops and Hope
indycornrows.com 9/5/2008 — While trying to gather more information about Danny Granger's visit to Surabaya, Indonesia, I was thrilled with the excitement shown by his hosts from the DetEksi Basketball League (DBL) . They were quite helpful in sending me pictures and info ...

The 10-man rotation, starring Rashad McCants' date
sports.yahoo.com 9/5/2008 — 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: Bossip . Looks like Rashad's ...

Golden State Warriors Examiner: The Monta Ellis saga has to end soon, and whispers of trade talks with Indiana Pacers
examiner.com 9/5/2008 — Warriors have been supportive of Stephen Jackson

Will Al Harrington Be Swapped for Jamaal Tinsley? — Bleacher Report - NBA 9/3/2008
Its no secret the Warriors are in desperate need of backcourt relief after Monta Ellis' injury.  This is evidenced by general manager Chris Mullin flying out to Chicago to view comeback hopeful Shaun Livingston in a private ...

Sue Bird scores 19 to lead Storm past Sky 70-62 — The Seattle Times: Sports 9/5/2008
Sue Bird scored 19 points to help the Seattle Storm clinch a playoff berth with a 70-62 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night. Camille Little had 13 points...

Notebook | Sue Bird faces ex-USA teammate — The Seattle Times: Sports 9/5/2008
To somebody with her worldly basketball experience, Sue Bird didn't think going against an Olympic teammate was anything too new. Before the game against...

Storm is on a roll with Sue Bird at the helm — The Seattle Times: Sports 9/6/2008
With MVP Lauren Jackson out for an injury, Sue Bird has kept the ball in her hands and helped the Storm to a 6-3 record.

Clock runs out on Warriors — The Seattle Times: Sports 9/6/2008
One more second and it might have all been different. The clock ran out with Edmonds-Woodway only 3 yards from a game-winning touchdown...