sports.aol.com - 7/2/2008
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The Seattle Times reports U.S. District Court Judge Marsha Pechman has announced there will be no decision in the Sonics-Seattle lawsuit because a settlement has been reached . The Times quotes sources saying the settlement includes a $75 million buy-out from Clay Bennett , but apparently no NBA promises of a new team in Seattle. And oh yeah, the Sonics are gone. Greg Johns of the Seattle ...
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GOODBYE, SONICS
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... Welp, that's all for the Seattle Sonics. The city of Seattle caved and settled with Clay Bennett's ownership group to the tune of $75 million, so the team will play its games in Oklahoma City next season. While the city keeps the rights to the "Sonics" name, there are ...
RIP Sonics
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... So if you haven’t heard by now, its finalized. The Sonics are moving out of Seattle to go to Oklahoma City. (I really didn’t even know anyone lived in Oklahoma) ...
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Sonics Add DJ White
supersonicsoul.com 6/27/2008 — Climb back down off the ledge, and add "Genius" to the "Boy Genius" label for Sam Presti again (for awhile there, I was beginning to think he was more of the former and less of the latter). The Sonics have selected DJ White from Indiana with the ...
supersonicsoul.com 6/27/2008 — Climb back down off the ledge, and add "Genius" to the "Boy Genius" label for Sam Presti again (for awhile there, I was beginning to think he was more of the former and less of the latter). The Sonics have selected DJ White from Indiana with the ...
Sonics Draft: It's all just OK(C)
assistbythemitten.com 6/27/2008 — I couldn't help but notice the background image read nothing of the city in which Russell Westbrook may be playing his next two seasons. But there stood the fourth overall pick of the Seattle SuperSonics in this year's NBA draft, shaking hands with the hated David Stern, mere minutes after the city of Seattle and the Sonics wrapped up final arguments in their federal court lease dispute case.
assistbythemitten.com 6/27/2008 — I couldn't help but notice the background image read nothing of the city in which Russell Westbrook may be playing his next two seasons. But there stood the fourth overall pick of the Seattle SuperSonics in this year's NBA draft, shaking hands with the hated David Stern, mere minutes after the city of Seattle and the Sonics wrapped up final arguments in their federal court lease dispute case.
The unofficial blog of the SEATTLE Supersonics. Oklahoma is not OK.
supersonicsoul.com 6/26/2008 — This Thursday, arguments between the City of Seattle and the Sonics come to a close, and the decision as to whether the team remains in Seattle for the foreseeable future falls into the hands of Judge Marsha Pechman. There are other factors involved – ...
supersonicsoul.com 6/26/2008 — This Thursday, arguments between the City of Seattle and the Sonics come to a close, and the decision as to whether the team remains in Seattle for the foreseeable future falls into the hands of Judge Marsha Pechman. There are other factors involved – ...
Sonics Trial Is Done Son
sportsagentblog.com 6/29/2008 — 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.
sportsagentblog.com 6/29/2008 — 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.
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.
If I sound bitter about the Sonics, it's probably because I am
hotdogandfriends.com 7/3/2008 — A warning to NBA fans in cities not named New York, LA, or Boston: now that the Seattle example has been established they're coming for you next.
hotdogandfriends.com 7/3/2008 — A warning to NBA fans in cities not named New York, LA, or Boston: now that the Seattle example has been established they're coming for you next.
A Drop in the Bucket: Why the Settlement between the Sonics and Seattle will See Bennett Making $$$
bizofbasketball.com 7/3/2008 — That laughter you’re hearing is the owners of the Seattle SuperSonics. Or rather, the owners of the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics as a settlement has been reached between ownership and the City of Seattle for as much as $75 million. Here's why, as slimy as Bennett is, he comes out smelling like a rose, even after paying as much as $75 million to relocate the Sonics
bizofbasketball.com 7/3/2008 — That laughter you’re hearing is the owners of the Seattle SuperSonics. Or rather, the owners of the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics as a settlement has been reached between ownership and the City of Seattle for as much as $75 million. Here's why, as slimy as Bennett is, he comes out smelling like a rose, even after paying as much as $75 million to relocate the Sonics
Sonics Officially Ripped Away from Seattle, and Nobody Seems to Care
undraftedfreeagent.blogspot.com 7/3/2008 — The Saga in Seattle is over, and the Kevin Durants (a temporary name, I would assume) are on their way to Oklahoma, ending an era in a great basketball city. The NBA still doesn't care. Shocking.
undraftedfreeagent.blogspot.com 7/3/2008 — The Saga in Seattle is over, and the Kevin Durants (a temporary name, I would assume) are on their way to Oklahoma, ending an era in a great basketball city. The NBA still doesn't care. Shocking.
No NBA Guarantee, No Expansion Plans: Seattle Sonics Fans Got Screwed
sports.aol.com 7/3/2008 — So the Sonics will play home games in Oklahoma City next year . Actually, this collection of players employed by the Sonics will be play home games in Oklahoma City next year, but with a different mascot and a different moniker. The 'Sonics' brand ...
sports.aol.com 7/3/2008 — So the Sonics will play home games in Oklahoma City next year . Actually, this collection of players employed by the Sonics will be play home games in Oklahoma City next year, but with a different mascot and a different moniker. The 'Sonics' brand ...
FanHouse Roundtable: How Much Blame Does Seattle Carry?
sports.aol.com 7/3/2008 — We didn't set out to have a Roundtable discussion on the Sonics settlement . Things just sort of ... unfolded in an email thread. As such, it's a bit less formal in style than usual. This is the (edited) result. Brett Edwards: [ after several ...
sports.aol.com 7/3/2008 — We didn't set out to have a Roundtable discussion on the Sonics settlement . Things just sort of ... unfolded in an email thread. As such, it's a bit less formal in style than usual. This is the (edited) result. Brett Edwards: [ after several ...
City takes a Dive, Bennett bleeds Money, Seattle Fans still get nothing
sonicscentral.com 7/3/2008 — SEATTLE - The City of Seattle took the cash today, rather than enforce the lease for the next two years. Statement by Mayor Nickels on the settlement of the City’s lawsuit with the Seattle Sonics Today, I [ Mayor Nickels ] am announcing a ...
sonicscentral.com 7/3/2008 — SEATTLE - The City of Seattle took the cash today, rather than enforce the lease for the next two years. Statement by Mayor Nickels on the settlement of the City’s lawsuit with the Seattle Sonics Today, I [ Mayor Nickels ] am announcing a ...
First They Came For the Sonics...
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 7/3/2008 — I've tried to remain quiet on the subject of the Sonics possible (and now certain) departure from Seattle for a couple of reasons...[But] This situation is so unbearably shitty that I feel like I need to write something about it...
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 7/3/2008 — I've tried to remain quiet on the subject of the Sonics possible (and now certain) departure from Seattle for a couple of reasons...[But] This situation is so unbearably shitty that I feel like I need to write something about it...
A Quick Dove's Cry for Seattle
freedarko.blogspot.com 7/3/2008 — Consider this the flitting Sonics post for all non-Seattle residents. Also peep Shoals' thoughts below So much electronic ink has been spilled on the Sonics affair that saying my piece is probably the most superfluous and egocentric thing I can do. ...
freedarko.blogspot.com 7/3/2008 — Consider this the flitting Sonics post for all non-Seattle residents. Also peep Shoals' thoughts below So much electronic ink has been spilled on the Sonics affair that saying my piece is probably the most superfluous and egocentric thing I can do. ...
The Internets are alive: Goodbye, sweet Sonics
sports.yahoo.com 7/4/2008 — The city of Seattle will be paid $45 million in exchange for letting the Sonics move to Oklahoma City . (Ugh. This is not the news you want to hear after returning from a trip out West.) Here's what they're saying out in the ether about the ...
sports.yahoo.com 7/4/2008 — The city of Seattle will be paid $45 million in exchange for letting the Sonics move to Oklahoma City . (Ugh. This is not the news you want to hear after returning from a trip out West.) Here's what they're saying out in the ether about the ...
A touching farewell to the Seattle Sonics
asternwarning.blogspot.com 7/4/2008 — One fan's montage of memories of the Seattle Sonics.
asternwarning.blogspot.com 7/4/2008 — One fan's montage of memories of the Seattle Sonics.
Memorable Moments and Milestones in Sonics' History
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 7/5/2008 — I hate to see a city lose its team and as a Browns fan who suffered through this I definitely feel Seattle's pain. Although I can't bring the Sonics back, I can bring back some memories of key moments in the Sonics' 41 year history in Seattle.
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 7/5/2008 — I hate to see a city lose its team and as a Browns fan who suffered through this I definitely feel Seattle's pain. Although I can't bring the Sonics back, I can bring back some memories of key moments in the Sonics' 41 year history in Seattle.
Why College Sports are Better: The Sonics Situation
addictedtoquack.com 7/5/2008 — I suppose by now you’ve heard about the Sonics leaving Seattle after 41 years. I’ll spare you the details, because they’re easy to find if you’re interested. But the Sonics fans got screwed. Royally. ...
addictedtoquack.com 7/5/2008 — I suppose by now you’ve heard about the Sonics leaving Seattle after 41 years. I’ll spare you the details, because they’re easy to find if you’re interested. But the Sonics fans got screwed. Royally. ...
Report: City and Sonics Settle — ESPN.com - TrueHoop
Shortly before Judge Marsha Pechman was to deliver a ruling on whether or not the Sonics must honor their lease in Seattle, Jim Brunner of the Seattle Times has word of a settlement : A settlement has been reached in the Sonics lawsuit, Seattle City Hall sources confirmed today. Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis and City Attorney Tom Carr briefed City Council members on the settlement today, ...
Goodbye, Sonics — RealClearSports - Blog
As you've no doubt heard by now, the Seattle Sonics are no more , as the team is packing up and moving to Oklahoma City. We here at RCS give our condolences to Seattle fans. When I was growing up Sean Kemp was my favorite player to watch in the NBA. Here is a video of some Kemp highlights, to help remember the good times.
The Seattle Sonics Could Not Be Saved [NBA] — Deadspin
Sonics Owner Clay Bennett is a jowly-faced bastard. I'm doing him a favor by calling him that because that’ s probably one of the kinder things he'll be called from now on by heartbroken Seattle residents , who after two years of thinking their beloved 41-year-old franchise would stick around if they lobbied hard enough , now get to watch Kevin Durant play in Oklahoma City next season, even ...
It’s been fun Seattle — Juiced Sports Blog*: Writing Enhanced by Flaxseed Oil
Seattle’s oldest franchise, the Supersonice are packing up their things and bolting for Oklahoma City in a dark day in Seattle sports history
SCOTT JACOBS
It’s over.
What else can you say about the Sonics 41 year run in Seattle.
O sure. They’ve still got their colors, and their logo, and the unique team name. But last time I checked, it doesn’t matter if you ...
On Our Friends in Seattle — Sactown Royalty
I really have little left to say about the atrocious, dastardly haps in Seattle over the past two seasons. It is an absolute shame, and I continue to feel every emotion I conjured up in this column on the subject back in March .
I hope Seattle beats the odds and gets a new team soon. And I hope the New Sonics beat the snot out of Clay Bennett's team by 50 every time the Un-Sonics dare ...
R.I.P. Seattle Sonics — RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans
Clay Bennett got what he wanted all along… The Sonics are leaving Seattle . And David Stern sat back and watched.
“We made it,” Bennett said after stepping to an Oklahoma City podium featuring the NBA logo and the letters OKC. “The NBA will be in Oklahoma City next season.”
The settlement calls for Bennett and his Professional Basketball Club LLC to pay ...
Sonics Doom — Mac Gs World
I have no personal attachment to the Seattle Supersonics other than loving to play NBA Jam with Shawn Kemp and Detlef Schremp. Also, I enjoyed watching the "Glove" aka Gary Payton play lock down d and talk trash during his Sonics career. There is no sane reason that an American city with 3.2 million area residents and a 41 years history of fervent fan support should lose their basketball ...
Sonics move to Oklahoma, the Okie City Sonics? — NBA Obsessed
NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Kevin Durant skips for joy on learning his game is going to Oklahoma
Image details: Seattle SuperSonics v Denver Nuggets served by picapp.com
Maybe it was the okey dokey, but Seattle had to let them go.
The agreement ends a contentious relationship that culminated in a recent six-day federal trial over terms of ...
Sonics to Seattle: Fans Wait 50 Years For Owner Named Fred — The Mets Police
I feel bad for fans of the Seattle Sonics. (For you non NBA fans, the Sonics are moving to Oklahoma. No really, Oklahoma.)
The good news is 50 years from now you will have a new team and an owner named Fred. Fred will do everything he can to pretend that the Seattle Starbucks are really the Sonics. He will even build you a new arena that will resemble ...
Sonics Now Officially Moving to OKC — SportsBiz - The Business of Sports Illuminated
What's the price of freedom in the NBA? Apparently, the price tag is $75 million, at least if you're a bunch of cowboys. The Clay Bennett ownership group has reached a settlement agreement with the City of Seattle clearing the way for the Sonics move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season. In return for agreeing to the termination of the Sonics lease, the ownership group will pay the City ...
Sonics Officially Moving To Oklahoma City — Sharapova's Thigh
This is sad news for the city of Seattle and the SuperSonics fans, but certainly not a surprise. Oklahoma City's going to enjoy watching Kevin Durant for a long time. Any suggestions for the new team name?
SuperSonics reach settlement with Seattle, will move to Oklahoma City
The Associated Press
July 2, 2008, 7:37 PM CDT
SEATTLE -- The SuperSonics will move to
Sonics are gone and the city hopes you’re hoping — Assist by The Mitten
The city of Seattle would like you to cross your fingers and start hoping. Mayor Greg Nickels announced this afternoon that the city reached a settlement with Sonics owner Clay Bennett. Ownership agreed to pay the city of Seattle $45 million in exchange for leaving town. Bennett will have to pay another $30 million if the city doesn’t find another basketball team and renovate KeyArena by 2013. ...
Seattle Loses Their Team — CelticsBlog
TrueHoop reports: (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-33-14/A-Shot-to-the-Gut-of-Seattle-Fans.html)
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, $30 million more will be paid by the Sonics
owners in five years if KeyArena is renovated, and the NBA does not
have ...
Sonics Oklahoma City bound — Sports Business Radio blogs
At the end of the day, the city of Seattle had their price. Just like everyone has their price. And the price to relocate the Sonics from Seattle to Oklahoma City was $75M . The city gets much more than the $26.5M Sonics owner Clay Bennett originally offered, but they lose their NBA team that has played in the Emerald City since 1967.
The only potential good news for Seattle basketball fans ...
Sonics Sooner State Bound After Lawsuit Settled — SPORTSbyBROOKS
The Supersonics can now move to Oklahoma Sooner than later, as a settlement has been reached with the city of Seattle .
The SEATTLE TIMES reports that city officials have reached an agreement with the NBA club over a lawsuit cocnering the team’s current lease with KeyArena. The city was suing the Sonics to force them to finish out the final two years of the lease, meaning the team ...
Sonics, Seattle Might Have a Settlement — FanHouse
Two reports coming out now -- less than two hours before a federal judge is set to decide the fate of the Seattle SuperSonics -- indicate the city and the NBA team might have reached a settlement agreement. The mayor of Seattle, Greg Nickels, has a press conference set for 5 p.m. Pacific, just 60 minutes after U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman is set to deliver her decision on the court's ...
Sam Presti's to-do list — SeaTown Sports
I know the trial decision is today, but I figured it'd be interesting to provide a preview to the Sonics' offseason. The NBA off-season will be extremely busy for Sam Presti and the Sonics' front office. Here are three things he needs to keep in mind during this important time: Cut the Loose Pieces The Sonics can even make more cap space by not retaining guys like Ronald Dupree or Francisco ...
Ichiro is back — SeaTown Sports
Forget those trade rumors! Five for five with two hits starting rallies. Ichiro FOR LIFE! SWEEEEEP! Game Story: [Seattle Times]
Sporting News: Sonics 'F' Draft — Assist by The Mitten
Sam Smith of the Sporting News doesn’t like the SuperSonics’ 2008 draft very much. He takes the whole crew to the woodshed: Seattle doesn't deserve this franchise. Seattle is too classy a city. They continue to stockpile draft picks and now players with late first-rounder Serge Ibaka, who'll likely play overseas. Russell Westbrook is a nice combo guard talent, but they shocked everyone by ...
Robert Swift gets 3.6m QO from Sonics — SonicsCentral.com - Massive Monkeys Representing
According to the Seattle Times, Robert Swift was offered a 3.6 million dollar Qualifying Offer. This allows the Sonics to retain a free agent restriction over Mr Swift. They must have some interest in him. Having him go through next year on the QO one year contractis not the best option for the team, they are better off following his rehab and then if he is healthy as they near September they ...
Commissioner David Stern Statement on Settlement Between Sonics, City — NBA.com: News
"We are pleased that the Sonics and the City of Seattle have settled their litigation. While the decision has been made to relocate the Sonics to Oklahoma City, the NBA continues to regard Seattle as a first-class NBA city..."
"We are pleased that the Sonics and the City of Seattle have settled their litigation. While the decision has been made to relocate the Sonics to Oklahoma City, the NBA continues to regard Seattle as a first-class NBA city..."
Sonics, Seattle, NBA wait for ruling (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
A point man for Seattle's efforts to keep the SuperSonics in town isn't exactly worrying while he awaits a federal judge's decision next week on whether the team will stay or move immediately to Oklahoma City. "Some will go back to work. And some will ...
A point man for Seattle's efforts to keep the SuperSonics in town isn't exactly worrying while he awaits a federal judge's decision next week on whether the team will stay or move immediately to Oklahoma City. "Some will go back to work. And some will ...
Sonics settlement leaves former owner Howard Schultz alone in court battle — The Seattle Times: Sports
Shortly after Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels outlined the parameters of the 11th-hour deal with team owner Clay Bennett, Howard Schultz indicated he would continue fighting on behalf of the Sonics' former owners, the defunct Basketball Club of Seattle. ...
Shortly after Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels outlined the parameters of the 11th-hour deal with team owner Clay Bennett, Howard Schultz indicated he would continue fighting on behalf of the Sonics' former owners, the defunct Basketball Club of Seattle. ...
Sonics' departure gives Storm a new role — The Seattle Times: Sports
FYI, there's still pro basketball in Seattle. Lee Rosenberg, 38, of Fremont stumbled upon the city's remaining pro basketball team for the...
FYI, there's still pro basketball in Seattle. Lee Rosenberg, 38, of Fremont stumbled upon the city's remaining pro basketball team for the...
What others are saying about the Sonics — The Seattle Times: Sports
Fans get short end of settlement Everybody knows that when marriages like the one between Seattle and its basketball team dissolve after...
Fans get short end of settlement Everybody knows that when marriages like the one between Seattle and its basketball team dissolve after...
Plenty of blame to go around with Sonics' move — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Sorry, Sonics fans. In the end, even your own city sold you out. Mike Kahn says Seattle shouldn't expect another team anytime soon.
Sorry, Sonics fans. In the end, even your own city sold you out. Mike Kahn says Seattle shouldn't expect another team anytime soon.
Sonics leave Seattle for Okla. City — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball
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.
Friedman: After Durant, little else is OK with Sonics — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
And so, barring a miraculous decision in the lawsuit by former owner Howard Schultz,
And so, barring a miraculous decision in the lawsuit by former owner Howard Schultz,
Sonics, Seattle reach last-minute settlement — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
SEATTLE (AP) -- The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a settlement Wednesday just before a...
SEATTLE (AP) -- The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a settlement Wednesday just before a...
Sonics PG Earl Watson breaks thumb — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle SuperSonics report starting point guard Earl Watson fractured his right ...
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle SuperSonics report starting point guard Earl Watson fractured his right ...
Sonics, Seattle, NBA wait for decision — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
SEATTLE (AP) -- A point man for Seattle's efforts to keep the SuperSonics in town isn't exactly worr...
SEATTLE (AP) -- A point man for Seattle's efforts to keep the SuperSonics in town isn't exactly worr...
Ruling to come next week in Sonics trial — FOXSports.com News for NBA
The trial over whether the Seattle SuperSonics must play out the final two years of their lease at KeyArena has ended. Lawyers for the city of Seattle and the Sonics presented their closing arguments Thursday in U.S. District Court in ...
The trial over whether the Seattle SuperSonics must play out the final two years of their lease at KeyArena has ended. Lawyers for the city of Seattle and the Sonics presented their closing arguments Thursday in U.S. District Court in ...
Sonics want to shift focus back to basketball — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
SEATTLE (AP) -- As the squabbling, contentious trial that will ultimately determine where the Seattl...
SEATTLE (AP) -- As the squabbling, contentious trial that will ultimately determine where the Seattl...
