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January 2008
- Kobe Sinks Sonics' Hopes in OT
  
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Jan 15, 08 5:12 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Kurt Thomas' two missed free throws in overtime left the door open for the Lakers, and Kobe Bryant came charging through it to score the final six points of the game and put away the Sonics, 123-121. Bryant had a season-high 48 points; LA's next-highest scorer was Ronny Tuiaf with 14, reports the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. More »
- Mavs Too Much for Struggling Sonics
  
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Jan 12, 08 6:24 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Seattle faithful let their team hear it, as the Sonics suffered an embarrassing 90-70 loss to the Mavericks last night. The loss marks Seattle's sixth straight, and fourth straight blow-out, reports the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Dirk Nowitzki had a game-high 20 points for Dallas, and went 10-for-10 from the free-throw line in only 30 minutes of play. More »
- Iverson Returns to Lead Nuggets Past Spurs
  
  Associated Press | Jan 4, 08 3:50 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Allen Iverson missed practice all week, but luckily for the Denver Nuggets he didn't miss their game against San Antonio last night. The guard scored 29 points to lead the Nuggets past the Spurs 80-77, reports ESPN.com. Iverson has been away from the team because his 4-year-old son was injured in a fall. Elsewhere in the NBA: More »
December 2007
- Blazers Stay Red Hot, Muffle Sonics 89-79
  
  Associated Press | Dec 26, 07 4:11 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - So much for the Christmas gift of watching Oden versus Durant. Instead, Seattle's rookie phenom got to face an Oden-less Portland team on a 10-game winning streak, and while Kevin Durant led all scorers with 23 points, the remarkable Trail Blazers—a 50-game loser last year—nabbed a win. More »
- T-Mac Pilots Rockets Past Pistons 80-77
  
  Associated Press | Dec 13, 07 1:43 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The poor shooting was contagious in Houston as the Pistons shot 36 percent from the field and the Rockets shot a mind-numbing 27 percent from the charity stripe in Houston’s 80-77 win. The Rockets started out just 1-for-15 from the line, but made five of their last seven to eke out the victory. Tracy McGrady led his club with 29 points, reports the AP. Around the Association: More »
- Gordon, Bulls Run Over Sonics 123-96
  
  Chicago Sun-Times | Dec 12, 07 12:08 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Chicago Bulls beat the Seattle SuperSonics 123-96 for their fifth win in the past seven games. It appears that the Bulls are finally getting back on track after a disappointing start. Ben Gordon had 27 points and six assists and Luol Deng added 20 for the Bulls, who shot 53.7 percent from the floor, according to the Chicago Sun-Times . "Our defense was not great tonight, but our offense more than made up for it," said coach Scott Skiles. More »
- Warriors Put Up Fight for Defeat of Heat
  
  San Jose Mercury News | Dec 8, 07 5:29 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Golden State's home crowd deserves a share of their 120-113 defeat of the Miami Heat, but that's not to say the Warriors didn't earn their victory. Stephen Jackson contributed 28 points, Baron Davis 25, and Monta Ellis 21 as the team surged back from an 18-point deficit, reports the San Jose Mercury News. In slightly quieter NBA arenas: More »
November 2007
- Sonics Nearly Topple Lagging Lakers 106-99
  
  Los Angeles Times | Nov 28, 07 3:38 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - It was two very young teams battling in the Staples Center last night, but the Lakers had Kobe Bryant on their side, while the SuperSonics just had a 12-loss monkey on their back, the Los Angeles Times reports. A 54-54 halftime tie evolved into a 106-99 Lakers victory, keeping Seattle definitively at the bottom of the NBA barrel. More »
- Spurs Subdue Struggling Sonics on Way to Best Start
  
  Associated Press | Nov 26, 07 4:36 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Sonics have now dropped 12 of 14 games, tying a team-worst season start and contrasting painfully with San Antonio's best-ever 12-2 record. There were moments in last night's 116-101 loss when Seattle seemed poised to take control, but the veteran Spurs were too much for the scrappy Sonics, the AP reports. In other NBA arenas: More »
- Nets Remain in Skid, Fall to Jazz 102-75
  
  Associated Press | Nov 20, 07 5:32 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - New Jersey dropped its sixth straight game last night, crumbling 102-75 in Utah, the AP reports. Deron Williams surged to 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting for the Jazz, and Eddie Gill's 10 consecutive points were his first this season. Richard Jefferson carried the Nets with 22 points, but Jason Kidd put up only two points with eight assists. More »
- Hornets Top Sixers with Peterson's 27
  
  Associated Press | Nov 14, 07 11:52 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - With last night's third straight win, the Hornets' have matched their franchise best start, after defeating Philadelphia 95-76. The three was the weapon of choice for New Orleans: they had 11 on the night, with Morris Peterson responsible for five of those on his way to 27 points. The 76ers have dropped four straight games. In other NBA action: More »
- Shaq Scores 17 in Heat Loss to Bobcats
  
  Miami Herald | Nov 14, 07 4:42 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Heat's struggles continued last night with a 97-91 loss to the Bobcats. Shaq scored 17 points in 25 minutes, but was only one of two Heat players in double figures. " I should play," sputtered furious coach Pat Riley. "I guarantee you I should suit up. I would play better than some of them right now." More »
- Sonics Owner Vows Move to Oklahoma
  
  Associated Press | Nov 2, 07 6:33 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Seattle SuperSonics’ owner said today he will move the team to Oklahoma City. Clay Bennett isn’t satisfied with the Sonics’ current arena, where the lease expires in 2010; he gave the city a deadline to plan a new stadium, which passed this week. Bennett wants to void the lease’s last two years, and claims the b-ballers lost $17 million last year due to the stadium, the AP reports. More »
September 2007
- Seattle Sues SuperSonics
  
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Sep 25, 07 5:59 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In the latest struggle between local governments and pro sports teams over who foots the bill for the places they play, the city of Seattle has filed suit to try to stop the SuperSonics from breaking their lease at the city's Key Arena before 2010 and moving elsewhere. The NBA franchise's Oklahoma-based owners claim they're losing money under the deal. More »
August 2007
- Sonics Announce Additions to Basketball Staff
  
  NBA.com | Aug 29, 07
  
  SEATTLE - Seattle SuperSonics General Manager Sam Presti today announced additions to the Sonics Basketball front office staff as Bill Branch, Gerald Madkins and Frank Ross will all begin their Sonics duties immediately in preparation for the 2007-08 season. %u201CI am excited to welcome Bill, Gerald and Frank to the Sonics organization, and I look forward to their contributions as we move forward." Presti said. "They each bring unique experiences and perspectives to our scouting and personnel systems.%u201D
April 2007
- Allen Undergoes Successful Ankle Surgery
  
  NBA.com | Apr 7, 07
  
  SEATTLE %u2013 Sonics All-Star guard Ray Allen underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs in both of his ankles earlier today. The procedure was performed by Dr. Richard Ferkel at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Allen will be in a walking boot for 3-4 weeks, after which he will begin rehabilitation. The typical recovery period for this type of procedure generally lasts 2-3 months. Allen appeared in 55 games for the Sonics this year, his 11th season in the NBA, and averaged a career-high 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1...
October 2006
- Walker Announces Departure From Sonics & Storm
  
  NBA.com | Oct 26, 06
  
  SEATTLE - Seattle SuperSonics & Storm President and CEO Wally Walker will leave his position with the franchise as it coincides with the sale of the club, effective Tuesday, Oct. 31. Below are statements from Walker, Clay Bennett, Chairman of the Professional Basketball Club (PBC), and Howard Schultz, Chairman of the Basketball Club of Seattle (BCOS). WALKER: With the transfer of the Sonics & Storm to the Professional Basketball Club imminent, it is time to announce that I will leave the Sonics & Storm in conjunction with the ownership change next week. I've enjoyed more than 19 years with...