Seattle SuperSonics

The owners of the Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly the Seattle SuperSonics, have agreed to pay former Sonics season-ticket holders $1.6 million to settle a class-action lawsuit.

By Mr. Baker SEATTLE – The owner of the former Seattle SuperSonics has tentatively settled a federal class action lawsuit brought by the team’s season ticket holders, KING 5 News has learned. Clay Bennett has agreed to pay $1.6 million to settle the claim.

The owners of the Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly the Seattle SuperSonics, have agreed to pay former Sonics season-ticket holders $1.6 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. Clay Bennett and his Professional Basketball Club, the ownership group that moved the Sonics to Oklahoma le...

Seattle SuperSonics season ticket holders alleged Clay Bennett breached a contract by not allowing them to renew their seats after the team left for Oklahoma City in 2008.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points and Jason Terry added 21 to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-98 on Friday night. The Mavericks, who snapped a two-game home losing streak, have beaten the Thunder franchise -- formerly the Seattle SuperSonics -- nine straight tim...

From the Sonics' beginnings in 1967, when Seattle was just emerging as a major-league city, until 1992, Bob Blackburn was "The Voice" of the Seattle SuperSonics. He was a broadcaster who felt like a friend.

By Brian Robinson Oklahoma City, Kansas City, all the rest of the major cities would have been way too busy protecting their city interests amongst massive budget cutbacks that are happening to municipalities nationwide. The offer from OKC would not have been NEARLY what it was two years ago.

By Adam Brown We did this at the game two weeks ago and had a great response from Seattle fans who really want our team back. Even if you’re not going to the Hawks game, this is a good opportunity to revive the soul of the SuperSonics with your fellow fans!

By Adam Brown Steve Ballmer, Jim Sinegal and a host of other valuable Seattle figures are ready to bring a team, that should have never left, back (though it will not be the original) to this ONCE great city.  SB 6116 had everything that was necessary to revitalize the Key, and the surrounding attraction...

By btyman- By Brendan Tyman Ray Allen reached the 20,000 point milestone last night in the Boston Celtics’ 104-102 victory over the Wizards in Washington . He became the 33rd player in NBA history to join the 20,000 point club. The fair question is: does Allen deserve to be in the National Basketball As...

Seattle Post Intelligencer outscored 31-16 in the third quarter as the Thunder won in Utah for the first time since April 2007 — when they were still the Seattle SuperSonics. ... Kevin Durant scores 28 points to lead Thunder over Utah Jazz 104-94The Canadian Press

The Lakers have won 11 straight against the Thunder-Seattle SuperSonics franchise, and are 9-0 this season when scoring 100 or more points. ... and more »

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Before the game, the court at KeyArena, the former home of the Seattle SuperSonics and new home of Seattle, was dedicated in Baylor's honor. ... and more »

By Brian Robinson Joe Mallahan was asked about the departure of the SuperSonics in the Seattle Times today. Here is his response: The SuperSonics were and are a big part of our culture, and professional sports are critical to a vibrant economy. Over 20,000 jobs were tied to the Sonics, and their loss had a majo...

Kevin Durant – Oklahoma City Thunder – Drafted 2nd overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007. Without a doubt Durant has made a bigger impact on the NBA than Greg Oden, but he's also a better player than 90% of the league after just two seasons. ...

By Darrin Beene Wilkens said the NBA wouldn’t return to Seattle until after a new arena is built. Despite Sonics fans’ perceptions, Wilkens said NBA commissioner David Stern isn’t against a team returning to Seattle. So, Wilkens resigned as the Sonics’ vice chairman.

By Brian Robinson As are most people around the world I am thankful for my family, my job and home, the general happiness of life. Like so many people in Seattle I do of course miss my team and have regrets that this year they are not here to celebrate with me. No Sonics stocking stuffers, no 2009 team calendar, no g...

October 28, 2007: While many are of the opinion that defending champion San Antonio, Dallas and Phoenix are the teams to beat in the NBA this season, it says here that by the end of the season, Avery Johnson will be fired in Dallas, Mike D’Antoni will be shoved out the door in Phoenix and Gregg...

By Paul Merrill(noreply@blogger.com) Tom Chambers, Dale Ellis and Xavier McDaniel formed the mightiest three-headed, ball-hogging, shoot the lights out monster Seattle has ever seen. The Sonics barely snuck into the playoffs, but they managed to knock-out the best team in the west, the Mavericks, then beat the twin towers...

By Brian Robinson Credit where credit is due. The team traded for another first round picka and guaranteed contract and I’m going to assume Clay Bennett authorized the contract. DJ White is an established college player and I expect that they think he will make the team. Not a sexy pick but between him and Devon...

By shoals 4. Sonics: Russell Westbrook Why is Kevin Durant there? Is he hoping he'll get drafted onto another team? (I know, too easy) I know this site is nominally friendly with ESPN today, but Jay Bilas makes a mockery of talking out loud about basketball. He's a wind-up toy.

Defense attorney's for the Sonics painted a clear picture of Walker's involvement with Slade Gordon, Steve Ballmer and Mike McGavick in an orchestrated effort to keep the team in Seattle long term, which included a plan to "drive a wedge" between the NBA and the ownership group.

Seattle author Sherman Alexie brought some much-needed emotion to the trial between the City of Seattle and the Sonics over terms of the KeyArena lease. To be blunt, there’s a lot more black people in KeyArena during a basketball game than pretty much any other mainstream event in Seattle...

By Brian Robinson June 5, 1993: Suns-Sonics Game 7 of the Western Conference finals in Phoenix. Everyone wanted a Phoenix-Chicago Final for obvious reasons: A Charles Barkley-Michael Jordan matchup. In the series’ first six games, Phoenix shot 15 more free throws than Seattle, a testament to the Suns’ sc...

By Associated Press SEATTLE -- Former Utah Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics . Sonics general manager Sam Presti ...

Probable starters for the Sonics are Earl Watson, Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Nick Collison and Johan Petro. ESPN senior writer Lester Munson, a Chicago attorney and journalist, says Howard Schultz plans to file a lawsuit against Clay Bennett to get the team back is a long shot.

By Adam Lauridsen Baron Davis - When Nelson benched Baron in the second half of the Phoenix game, it was an admission of both their faults. Over the course of this season, Baron gradually drifted away from being a playmaker that elevated his teammates (see Paul, Chis and Nash, Steve) into a play-killer that b...

By Brian Robinson 3) Even Critics of Arena spending are finding this to be a GOOD DEAL. This bill actually puts MORE money towards public programs in the long term because it finds specific revenue streams to make needed debt paydown and improvements to the Key Arena. If the Sonics leave these items will still...

Stoudemire, Suns hold off Sonics  - Wally Szczerbiak had 13 points, but was also responsible for a mental blunder that helped stifle the Sonics' late rally. Seattle scored nine straight ... Review of: Phoenix 103, Sonics 99 Seattle Post Intelligencer SuperSonics-Suns Preview USA Today

Earl Watson Leads Sonics Past Kings Seattle vs. Sacramento Recap, February 06, 2008 ESPN Sonics pick up easy road victory Seattle Times Review of: Sonics 105, Sacramento 92 Seattle Post Intelligencer USA Today - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Kevin Durant (Sonics) -  B+; Durant has been shooting poorly of late, but his overall numbers are about where I expected him.  As he gains confidence, strength and teammates who can take the defensive pressure off, his numbers will rise. Not Lottery Players to Note:

When: 7 p.m., KeyArena, Seattle. TV: FSN. Radio: 770-AM. Seattle rookie Kevin Durant will start out defensively against Kobe Bryant, but expect to see Damien Wilkins, Delonte West and Jeff Green guarding Bryant as well, along with some zone or box-and-1.

51-43 -- Seattle’s advantage in rebounds as both Nick Collison (17 rebounds overall, seven offensive boards) and Kurt Thomas (13 rebounds) had strong nights on the glass for Seattle. But Thomas said he’s fine with the extended minutes.

Later in the game Thomas picked up a charge against a driving Stoudemire near the Phoenix bench that Suns’ players thought was a questionable call. And Thomas walked over to the bench to let them know the call was legit. They didn't believe him.

The key for the Sonics will be containing Brandon Roy, who is averaging 23.6 points and 6.8 assists during Portland’s winning streak. Damien Wilkins will start on Roy, but expect Kevin Durant and perhaps Delonte West or Mickael Gelabale to see some time against Roy.

33 -- The number of assists the Sonics had, a season high, on 47 field goals as Seattle defeated Toronto 123-115. The defense wasn’t spectacular, but Seattle did have 10 blocks as a team tonight, with Kurt Thomas leading the way with three blocks.

67 -- The number of points Seattle gave up in the first half 54-32 -- The Bulls scoring advantage inside the paint over Seattle. 53.7 -- Heading into the game with Seattle the Bulls were shooting a league-worst 39.8 percent from the field. But they shot much better against the Sonics.

By Eric Williams 7-- Seattle shooting percentage from the 3-point line (1-of-14). 21 -- Seattle forced 21 turnovers, turning the miscues into 26 points. Asked how his lip is, Thomas said, “Beautiful.” They’ve all got their two cents in," Thomas said.

By Eric Williams 15-3 -- The margin Seattle was down early as the started slowly and fell behind in the first half. Seattle was 1-of-9 from the floor early in the first quarter. Seattle had no time out left, so Collison and the rest of the Sonics were put in a tough situation when Jannero Pargo missed both free th...

By Eric Williams 6 -- Seattle rookie Kevin Durant’s total points, tying a season low.. 46-34-- Utah’s scoring advantage over Seattle inside the paint. Seattle played better after that, but had no answer for the inside-out game of Carlos Boozer (21 points, 16 rebounds) and Deron Williams (18 points, 10 assi...

BROKEN ANKLES: G Deron Williams just walked Sonics F Wally Szczerbiak down, causing him to tumble to the court. But Williams was laughing so hard, he missed the open shot with 3:37 remaining in the third. No biggie. The Jazz are ahead 68-57.

Jazz try to end skid vs. Sonics  - Sports Network) - The Utah Jazz will try to stop a six-game losing streak this evening, when they host the Seattle SuperSonics at EnergySolutions Arena. ... Sonics finding their identity Seattle Post Intelligencer

Duncan, Parker, Ginobili lead Spurs past Sonics, 116-101 USA Today Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili lead Spurs past Sonics, 116-101 The Canadian Press Review of: San Antonio 116, Sonics 101 Seattle Post Intelligencer Seattle Times - USA Today

 - Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Richard Jefferson scored 30 points to lead the New Jersey Nets over the Seattle supersonics, 98-93, at keyarena. ... Sonics winless at home Seattle Times Sonics vs. Nets: Game In Review Seattle Post Intelligencer Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA Today

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Corey Maggette scored 27 points, as the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Seattle supersonics, 115-101, at the Staples ... Sonics go fourth and stumble Seattle Post Intelligencer Seattle Post Intelligencer - Seattle Post Intelligencer

VANCOUVER (CP) - The NBA will return to Vancouver this fall with an exhibition game between the Phœnix Suns and Seattle Sonics. VANCOUVER (CP) - The NBA will return to Vancouver this fall with an exhibition game between the Phoenix Suns and Seattle Sonics.

By FLCeltsFan This morning, the Herald covered the Lakers, the Sonics and the Chinese team, but still no Celtics news. The Globe has a piece on video games and athletes but again, no Celtics news. No news on who Danny is talking to about trades, no news on Tony's rehab, no news on who is in Boston working out. Nothing. This news block out is nerve wracking. The Wizards are shopping a package that would include Navarro and a salary dump. Haywood or Thomas could be part of the package. The Heat are interested and I hope Danny is checking into it. Our own Q has his blog going again and discusses 3 things that the Celtics need to go right. Boston Sports Review discusses the draft night deal for Ray Allen and 16 fateful words.   [read the full post]

By Seth On Saturday, Frank Hughes of the Tacoma News-Tribune reported that local real estate developer Dave Sabey had offered to buy the Sonics from Clay Bennett and make them the centerpiece of a development he's planning south of Boeing Field.

By rmcneeley The Sonics may have had a season to remember last year, but they sure didn’t have a memorable off-season.  Seattle’s biggest loss was head coach Nate McMillan.  Player-wise?  Assuming Reggie Evans, Vladimir Radmanovic, and Flip Murray re-up--a probability given how little interest ea...

Seattle Times, WA - Sonics and Storm owner Clay Bennett was in town last week pitching his plan to build a new arena in Renton, paid for mostly with taxpayer money. ... Wash. House Speaker: Higher Priorities Than Sonics Arena KIROtv.com