NBA owners approve Sonics move, pending litigation

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Owners Vote to Approve Sonics' Move
Published 4/18/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
From the Associated Press: NBA owners have approved the Seattle SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season, pending the resolution of litigation between the team and the city of Seattle. The Sonics could begin playing in owner Clay Bennett's hometown as early as next season if they can get out of the remaining two years of their lease at Key Arena. Seattle has filed suit trying to force the Sonics to remain in the city until the lease expires in 2010, while Bennett wants to buy out the remainder. ...

NBA Owners Approve Sonics Move to OK City by 28-2 Vote
Published 4/18/2008 by Berger at Sports Business Radio blogs
... The Sonics and their owner Clay Bennett took a gigantic step towards Oklahoma City today when NBA owners approved the team's move by a 28-2 vote. The only two owners who voted against the move were Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen (ironically Allen's Blazers stand to gain the most by owning the entire Pacific NW market if the Sonics move). ...

About Last Night... [The Audacity Of Stovepipe Hats]
Published 4/19/2008 by Sussman at Deadspin
What you missed while questioning Abe Lincoln's patriotism... • MLB: Tuckered out from 22 innings the night before, Rockies beat Astros 11-5 in their sleep. Or Houston's sleep. Either way. • NHL: Franzen comes alive in overtime with winning goal; Wings beat Predators 2-1. • NBA: Oklahoma 28, Seattle 2. Seems low scoring for basketball. ...