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1 min - 2008-09-04 Seattle Supersonics - Sonics ready to move to Oklahoma City

2 min - 2008-09-02 Seattle Supersonics - While in Portland, NBA Commissioner David Stern answers questions bout the Seattle Sonics and their desire to relocate to Oklahoma City

By rss@youtube.com (WiltatKansas) Seattle Supersonics 1967/2008 - 1979 NBA World Champions. Music: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - The Beatles - Lennon/McCartney (John Lennon), 1967. Author: WiltatKansas Keywords: Seattle Supersonics Sonics 1967 1979 2008 NBA Oklahoma Added: July 9, 2008

By rss@youtube.com (StoutAbout) After more than a year of fighting to get the Supersonics to Oklahoma City, owner Clay Bennett is successful. The Sonics will leave their name, logo and colors in Seattle. The Oklahoma City team will have a new name. Keywords: David Stout StoutAbout T30 Telemundo Oklahoma Noticias City Seat...

By rss@youtube.com (arrang23) With the Sonics gone, will the Blazers move to Seattle? Author: arrang23 Keywords: Seattle Sonics Supersonics Clay Bennett Kevin Durant Greg Oden David Stern Oklahoma City Jeff Green Brandon Roy Added: July 7, 2008

By rss@youtube.com (TacomaNewsTribune) The Sonics will pay up to $75 million to the City of Seattle to buy out the remainder of its KeyArena lease and move to Oklahoma City under a settlement reached today. Author: TacomaNewsTribune Keywords: basketball NBA Sonics Seattle Oklahoma news tribune girl trouble Added: July 2, 2008

By rss@youtube.com (thesportshottie) The Sports Hottie.com takes a look at the impending move of the Seattle Supersonics to Oklahoma City. Author: thesportshottie Keywords: The Sports Hottie TSH NBA OKC Seattle Save Our Sonics Clay Bennett David Stern Key Arena Added: April 29, 2008

By rss@youtube.com (DBnba) The End of an exciting era... Sonics will relocate to Oklahoma City. Thanks for the memories guys... Author: DBnba Keywords: Seattle Sonics NBA Save Our Supersonics Added: April 10, 2008

By rss@youtube.com (2beezydotcom) Are you going to be the 1st in line to see Kevin Durant's NBA Debut? Author: 2beezydotcom Keywords: paul brogan Kevin Durant Seattle Sonics NBA debut dunks highlight threes Greg Oden supersonics oklahoma city ben eric Added: August 8, 2007

By PN(noreply@blogger.com) Mic Dailey is the sports fan of the two. One of the songs on the new album has him spitting some venom at Clay Bennett, who purchased the Seattle SuperSonics and moved them to Oklahoma City, and Howard Schultz, the head of Starbucks who sold the team to Bennett.

  United States LARRY STEAGALL | KITSAP SUN Former Seattle SuperSonics forward Nick Collison — now a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder — signs an autograph for Madison Lopez, 5, left, from Gig Harbor with her mother Theresa Lopez at the Detlef Schrempf Celebrity ...

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. ...

 OH The Seahawks are ingrained in the culture of Seattle, a city progressive enough to quickly welcome the world's game, too. The timing of the Sounders' entrance to MLS couldn't have been better. The NBA's SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City last year, ...

 CA The Seahawks are ingrained in the culture of Seattle, a city progressive enough to quickly welcome the world's game, too. The timing of the Sounders' entrance to MLS couldn't have been better. The NBA's SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City last year, ...

Now that Seattle has moved to Oklahoma City and are now known as the Thunder, let's take a look back three decades ago to remember this historic title for the Soncics.

Washington Post  TN The Oklahoma City Thunder — a franchise that started as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967 (winning an NBA Championship in 1979 with a team coached by Lenny Wilkens and led by Finals MVP Dennis Johnson, Jack Sikma and Paul Silas) before moving to Oklahoma ...

Washington Post By Jeff Latzke, AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY — When the Seattle SuperSonics won the chance to move up in the NBA's draft lottery two years ago, it was immediately clear that they had just gotten one of the two jackpots in either Greg Oden or, ...

  Canada By MURRAY EVANS, AP This file April 29, 1997 file photo shows Phoenix Suns Wayman Tisdale being turned away from the basket by Seattle SuperSonics Terry Cummings during the first period of their NBA Western Conference playoff game in Phoenix. ...

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By MURRAY EVANS, AP This file April 29, 1997 file photo shows Phoenix Suns Wayman Tisdale being turned away from the basket by Seattle SuperSonics Terry Cummings during the first period of their NBA Western Conference playoff game in Phoenix. ...

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 CA AP Photo - FILE- This file April 29, 1997 file photo shows Phoenix Suns Wayman Tisdale being turned away from the basket by Seattle SuperSonics Terry Cummings during the first period of their NBA Western Conference playoff game in Phoenix. ...

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 NC FILE- This file April 29, 1997 file photo shows Phoenix Suns Wayman Tisdale being turned away from the basket by Seattle SuperSonics Terry Cummings during the first period of their NBA Western Conference playoff game in Phoenix. ...

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That was not fun," said Bennett, who bought the Seattle SuperSonics and relocated them to Oklahoma City in July. Bennett spent most of his nearly 20 minutes at the podium thanking city and state officials, his ownership group, his family, the NBA and ...

 WA Most notable, however, was the departure of the Seattle SuperSonics basketball franchise to Oklahoma City, Okla. As such, the culmination of these events leave a big hole for Sounders FC to fill. “As much as I love soccer and hope for the Sounders' ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder pro basketball team, formerly the Seattle SuperSonics, draws crowds as large as the NBA champion Boston Celtics, filling the Bricktown entertainment district before and after games. One thing that still could drag down the ...

The Blazers went 3-1 against Oklahoma City this season. ... The Thunder, who used to be Seattle's team, were met at the Rose Garden by a handful of fans wearing Sonics' jerseys. One young girl wore a T-shirt that said "Missing my Seattle SuperSonics."

  USA It seems as if the precocious center with the huge personality, the boy King who has something to say about everything from Sarah Palin's future (thumbs up) to the Seattle SuperSonics' relocation to Oklahoma City (thumbs down) has been around for years ...

  Fla. The seven-footer was taken by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 10th pick in the 2006 draft and played in 46 NBA games before Oklahoma City waived him on Feb. 19. Sene averaged 10 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game this season for Albuquerque ...

The NBA players and the team's support staff donated their time over the past week to help the nonprofit Rebuilding Together give a makeover to Cheatham's deteriorating home in central Oklahoma City. The Thunder used to be the Seattle SuperSonics ...

Mason majored in studio art at Oklahoma State University and continued painting in his free time when not scoring baskets for the Milwaukee Bucks, the New Orleans Hornets, the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Thunder. Last weekend he hosted the fifth year ...

 MA By Adam Sweeney Maybe it's a case of karma after stealing the Supersonics from Seattle, or maybe it is as simple as understanding that they can't stop opposing offenses. Whatever the case may be, we can all agree that the Thunder aren't thrilling ...

 MA By Adam Sweeney Maybe it's a case of karma after stealing the Supersonics from Seattle, or maybe it is as simple as understanding that they can't stop opposing offenses. Whatever the case may be, we can all agree that the Thunder aren't thrilling ...

 MA By Adam Sweeney Maybe it's a case of karma after stealing the Supersonics from Seattle, or maybe it is as simple as understanding that they can't stop opposing offenses. Whatever the case may be, we can all agree that the Thunder aren't thrilling ...

 MA By Adam Sweeney Maybe it's a case of karma after stealing the Supersonics from Seattle, or maybe it is as simple as understanding that they can't stop opposing offenses. Whatever the case may be, we can all agree that the Thunder aren't thrilling ...

 OH That would be the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Oklahoma City Thunder), back in 1997. * Charlotte (34-41) now trails Detroit (36-39) by two games and Chicago (36-40) by a game and a half for the final playoff spot. The Bobcats have seven games left, ...

  Canada He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics second overall — right behind Greg Oden, which for now looks like a massive error by Portland. Under new ownership, the Sonics moved to Oklahoma City before this season. From the East Coast to a college town to ...

It's the eve of a big election and the results could impact the fate of the Seattle SuperSonics. Oklahoma City voters go to the polls Tuesday. It ... fr.truveo.com

The city’s spirit had been at low ebb since last year’s abysmal performance by the Mariners, Seattle’s local baseball team, and the sale and relocation of the SuperSonics basketball squad to Oklahoma last summer. Soccer just might be the next big thing ...

Sounders already making noise in Seattle By JEFF MEISNER When the Seattle SuperSonics abandoned the Pacific Northwest for Oklahoma City, it left a gaping hole in the hearts of Seattle sports fans. Now, there’sa new kid in town ready to replace the Sonics — the Seattle Sounders FC of Major ...

Suns Gametime takes a look back at the Seattle SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City. fr.truveo.com

Journal Record (subscription), OK About $20 million of that total is earmarked for the construction of a separate practice facility for the sole use of the former Seattle SuperSonics basketball team, now the Oklahoma City Thunder. Among the improvements expected in the arena are the ...

The City of Seattle seems very close to losing the $30 million it hoped to get from the man who took the SuperSonics and moved them to Oklahoma ... fr.truveo.com

The City of Seattle seems very close to losing the $30 million it hoped to get from the man who took the SuperSonics and moved them to Oklahoma ... it.truveo.com

By John Wallingford Who owns the Oklahoma City Thunder's record for single-season scoring and rebounding average? If you guessed Spencer Haywood, you'd be right. Just check Wikipedia. Haywood averaged 29.2 points per game for the then-Seattle SuperSonics during the 1972-73 season.

 WA - Dec 31, 2008 SuperSonics bolt. Seattle’s oldest pro franchise moved to Oklahoma City by Clay Bennett and his cronies, ending 41 years in the Emerald City. ... 2008 couldn't have been much worse for Washington sports fans Longview Daily News all 11 news articles

By John Wallingford Even the Sonics stumbled through a franchise-worst season before having the decency to skulk out of town and hide out in Oklahoma City. No, things aren't going so great for the team formerly known as Seattle SuperSonics, who now go by the alias "Oklahoma City Thunder."

By jason@kottke.org When the Seattle Supersonics up and moved to Oklahoma to become the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sonics fan John Moe became a fan free agent. He arranged recruiting calls and visits with several teams around the league to see if they would have him. So was he welcoming me aboard then?

Maybe what the Clippers need is a change of venue, because they're sure not having any success at the old homestead. Having ventured out of Staples Center just once so far this year, the Clippers are 1-9. Thank goodness for the transplanted Seattle SuperSonics, now known as the Oklahoma Cit...

Well, what did you expect? The Thunder looked bad in a 98-87 loss to the Milwaukee Bukcs in the team’s Oklahoma City debut. This is the same team that lost a franchise-record 62 games in the last season as the Seattle SuperSonics. ...

But a faithful reader of the TNT pointed out the eerie similarities between the former Seattle SuperSonics and current Oklahoma City Thunder logo, and International Basketball League's Tacoma Thunder logo, which has changed ownership ...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Oklahoma City Thunder (formerly the Seattle Supersonics) are in the news for several reasons. First, the franchise set sales records for Thunder merchandise in the first 24 hours after the team announced the nickname. This isn't surprising since every Sonics fan and every new OKC fan had to get all new shirts, jerseys, etc since none was in existence before this. Second, the Ford Center where the Thunder will play is getting a new floor for the new franchise. The same company that constructed the Boston Celtics' famed parquet floor, has built a new court that will be used by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 6,720-square foot maple court, built to NBA specifications is expected to be delivered by October 20 and ready for the team's season ope...   [read the full post]

Bennett retained the rights to the SuperSonics’ name and logos, but agreed not to use them after moving to Oklahoma City. If a new NBA team arrives in Seattle, Bennett would turn over the rights to the new team’s owner at no cost, as long as it meets with NBA approval.

Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz is dropping his lawsuit against new team owner Clay Bennett, ending an attempt to return the team from its new home in Oklahoma City. ...

OKLAHOMA CITY - The championship banners and trophies from the SuperSonics' best days will be staying in Seattle. But the flat screen TV in the coaches' locker room, that's going to Oklahoma City.

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 United States - Former UConn forward Donyell Marshall won't be making the move to Oklahoma City with the Seattle SuperSonics. The 14-year veteran was waived Wednesday by ...

The NBA released its league-wide schedule Wednesday and the franchise formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics will open Nov. 29 against the Milwaukee ... NBA to announce schedule today NewsOK.com (subscription) OKC's basketball schedule released Muskogee Daily Phoenix

The NBA released its league-wide schedule Wednesday and the franchise formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics will open Nov. 29 against the Milwaukee ... NBA to announce schedule today NewsOK.com (subscription) OKC's basketball schedule released Muskogee Daily Phoenix

The NBA released its schedule today and the franchise formerly called the Seattle SuperSonics opens its season Nov. 29 against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Ford Center.

 AR - Jul 31, 2008 AP - July 31, 2008 6:55 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The move by the pro basketball team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City is ...

 AR - Jul 31, 2008 AP - July 31, 2008 6:55 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The move by the pro basketball team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City is ...

 AR - Jul 31, 2008 AP - July 31, 2008 6:55 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The move by the pro basketball team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City is ...

 - Jul 31, 2008 By Paul Lukas The team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics has been in a nameless limbo since relocating to Oklahoma City a few weeks ago. ...

 - Jul 31, 2008 By Paul Lukas The team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics has been in a nameless limbo since relocating to Oklahoma City a few weeks ago. ...

  Canada - Jul 26, 2008 It has been rumoured in the past few weeks that the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics is leaning toward Thunder, but the NBA would not reveal ...

  Canada - Jul 26, 2008 It has been rumoured in the past few weeks that the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics is leaning toward Thunder, but the NBA would not reveal ...

  Canada - Jul 26, 2008 It has been rumoured in the past few weeks that the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics is leaning toward Thunder, but the NBA would not reveal ...

 CA - Jul 24, 2008 It's going to be much different next year to hear about the "Oklahoma City Thunder," when for 40 years people were talking about the "Seattle SuperSonics. ...

By priceperheadcallcenterservice The Supersonics will now play next Basketball season at Oklahoma City. The NBA Commissioner David Stern has also given declarations to the media, stating that he is sure that Seattle will recover soon and will be easy for to get another ...

 CA - Jul 14, 2008 It's been rumored that the SuperSonics name and logo would be reserved for a possible future Seattle NBA team, much like what happened in the NFL with the ...

SONICS UPDATE Oklahoma City businessman, Clay Bennett is still trying to move his Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City, sooner as opposed to later. The city of Seattle has already rejected Bennett’s $26 million offer to move the ...

Associated Press - May 9, 2008 9:05 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City officials have a message for Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz: The Seattle SuperSonics are relocating, regardless...

NBA owners approved the Seattle SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season Friday, provided the team can settle its lawsuit with the city. Owners voted 28-2 in favor of the move, with Dallas and Portland voting "no."

AFP NBA approves Seattle move to Oklahoma AFP - Apr 18, 2008 SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — The National Basketball Association voted 28-2 Friday to move the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City next season, ...

AFP NBA approves Seattle move to Oklahoma AFP - Apr 18, 2008 SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — The National Basketball Association voted 28-2 Friday to move the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City next season, ...

AFP NBA approves Seattle move to Oklahoma AFP - Apr 18, 2008 SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — The National Basketball Association voted 28-2 Friday to move the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City next season, ...

AFP NBA approves Seattle move to Oklahoma AFP - Apr 18, 2008 SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — The National Basketball Association voted 28-2 Friday to move the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City next season, ...

NBA approves Seattle move to Oklahoma  - Apr 18, 2008 SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — The National Basketball Association voted 28-2 Friday to move the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City next season, ...

Seattle big shots still trying to save SuperSonics from moving The Canadian Press, SEATTLE - Apr 17, 2008 Or with Sonics owner and Oklahoma City tycoon Clay Bennett writing a huge cheque to avoid the courts, a windfall Seattle might not be able to refuse. ...

Seattle big shots still trying to save SuperSonics from moving The Canadian Press, SEATTLE - Apr 17, 2008 Or with Sonics owner and Oklahoma City tycoon Clay Bennett writing a huge cheque to avoid the courts, a windfall Seattle might not be able to refuse. ...

Seattle big shots still trying to save SuperSonics from moving The Canadian Press, SEATTLE - Apr 17, 2008 Or with Sonics owner and Oklahoma City tycoon Clay Bennett writing a huge cheque to avoid the courts, a windfall Seattle might not be able to refuse. ...

Sonics owner says he's moving team to Oklahoma Bizjournals.com, NC - Nov 2, 2007 Seattle Supersonics owner Clay Bennett said Friday he intends to move the NBA team to Oklahoma City, perhaps before the team's lease at keyarena expires. ...

By blogger@itlnet.net (ITLnet Blog) ESPN -- A year after formally taking ownership of the Seattle SuperSonics and WNBA Storm, and with no plans for a new arena here, owner Clay Bennett said Friday he will file with the NBA to relocate the teams to Oklahoma City. ...

By Associated Press Clay Bennett has had introductory meetings with two private investors who could potentially help him build an arena that would keep his SuperSonics in the Seattle area. But those meetings never advanced past preliminary talks, and the Oklahoma City-ba