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Big Joe Ups the Ante

12 Oct 2009 16:43:49 PDT

Written 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...

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Nickels, Sonics To Meet Similar Fates?

22 Jul 2009 16:45:37 PDT

Written by PN(noreply@blogger.com)
Results are still not complete, but it appears as though Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels will soon be facing a fate similar to the one he created for the Seattle Sonics last summer: Is it possible that when Greg Nickels sealed the fate of the Seattle SuperSonics last July, he simultaneously sea...

Original story at The Sonics Blog! .

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AP Sportlight

13 Apr 2009 09:04:59 PDT

Taiwan 1994 _ Seattle becomes the first team in NBA history to have 10 double-figure scorers in one game, as the SuperSonics beat the Los Angeles Clippers 150-101. All 12 Sonics score in the game and Steve Scheffler's layup with 8.4 seconds left makes him the ...

Original story at eTaiwan News .

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Former Sonics Center Webster Dies at 56

08 Apr 2009 12:25:58 PDT

Marvin Webster, the center known as “The Human Eraser” who started for the first Seattle SuperSonics team to reach the NBA Finals, was found dead Saturday in a hotel room in Tulsa, Okla., according to multiple news reports. He was 56 years old.

Original story at SonicsCentral.com .

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Opinion: Merry Christmas Nate McMillan

21 Dec 2008 22:32:22 PST

Written 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...

Original story at SonicsCentral.com .

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Xavier McDaniel, pt.2

08 Aug 2008 11:07:24 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at The Sonics Blog! .

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Seattle SuperSonics news and blogs - November 23, 2009

23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Seattle SuperSonics news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Huh, I Would've Thought Sir Mix-A-Lot Would've Gotten There First ... -- by PN(noreply@blogger.com) from Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!
• Herndon: NBA needs to call foul on one-and-done rule -- from al.com
• Ailene Voisin: Westphal faces challenges in new NBA age -- from Sacramento Bee
• Raptors welcome aboard Evans -- from CBC.ca
• Sources: Theus, Carlesimo on radar -- from ESPN
• "High Five" at 10 -- from Bucks.com
• The Dawgfather Makes His Return -- from Kitsap Sun
• Lone stars fly the flag for Canada -- from Canada.com
• 5 Things We Learned In The NBA -- from HoopsWorld
• Puget Sound hoops pipeline still flowing -- from TheNewsTribune.com

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Draft Review

26 Jun 2008 23:49:40 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at SonicsCentral.com .

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NBA Draft Live Blog: Free Darko Is Here

26 Jun 2008 13:18:12 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at Deadspin .

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Could Beasley fall to the Sonics?

24 Jun 2008 20:24:10 PDT

Over the next two days, we'll hear lots of crazy rumors and some involving the Sonics. Rumors on Tuesday and Wednesday tend to have no merit. Rumors on Thursday, however, are more legitimate so stay tuned. After meeting with the media Tuesday, Sonics GM Sam Presti didn't divulge any secrets. I...

Original story at Seattle Times .

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Podcast: Admission of defeat? -- not so fast

21 Jun 2008 04:51:29 PDT

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.

Original story at Seahawks Insider (News Tribune) .

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Podcast: Alexie on departing Sonics: 'Love long distance fades'

20 Jun 2008 04:24:27 PDT

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...

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Join The Cult of Sonics

11 Jun 2008 03:45:44 PDT

Written 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...

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Podcast: Sonics-Warriors pregame notes

17 Apr 2008 13:05:36 PDT

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.

Original story at Seahawks Insider (News Tribune) .

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The Reckoning (Warriors 121, Sonics 126)

17 Apr 2008 01:29:45 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at San Jose Mercury News .

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Wayback Machine

31 Mar 2008 18:15:24 PDT

Written by PN
All of that is important to the future of the franchise (as is, of course, where the team will be playing, but we’re all a bit tired of that, right?). But part of the fun of being a Sonic fan – heck, all of the fun these days – is remembering the better days, when Shawn Kemp dunked, Gary Payton scowl...

Original story at The Sonics Blog! .

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The most important 72 hours in Sonics History

09 Mar 2008 01:46:23 PST

Written 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...

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Opinion: Stoudemire, Suns hold off Sonics - Sports Network

08 Feb 2008 22:36:05 PST

- 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 Seattle Times - Los Angeles Times

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NBA Rookie Review

24 Jan 2008 05:28:00 PST

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:

Original story at The Sports Junkie .

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Podcast: Sonics by the numbers - Bulls

20 Dec 2007 16:42:01 PST

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.

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Podcast: Sonics by the numbers - Wolves

20 Dec 2007 16:41:58 PST

Written 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.

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Podcast: Sonics by the numbers - Hornets

20 Dec 2007 16:41:58 PST

Written by Eric Williams
13-- Seattle’s rebound advantage (56-43), as the Sonics big men continue their strong play inside. 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 throws.

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Jazz game thread

15 Dec 2007 17:48:33 PST

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.

Original story at Seattle Times . Related stories include: Podcast: Sonics by the numbers -- Raptors - Seahawks Insider (News Tribune) , Podcast: Sonics by the numbers - Jazz - Seahawks Insider (News Tribune)

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Bulls game thread

11 Dec 2007 16:57:16 PST

BETTER START: Led by Kurt Thomas and Damien Wilkins, the Sonics are off to a better start than in Sunday's loss to New Orleans. They're still down 17-13 at the first timeout, but they're forcing turnovers, making better shot selections and Thomas blocked a Ben Wallace shot. Rookie Kevin Dur...

Original story at Seattle Times .

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Opinion: How to Lose Your Best Player and Win a Title

28 Aug 2007 22:53:21 PDT

Written by dberri
The 1977-78 season with the Sonics was the best of Webster’s pro career. He averaged 14 points and 12.6 rebounds and played a major role in helping lead Seattle to the National Basketball Association championship round against the Washington Bullets. After Washington beat the Sonics for t...

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Opinion: Fiddlin' and Diddlin' on 7/20

20 Jul 2007 06:48:00 PDT

Written 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.

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