Around the league
A quick look at what is happening around the league today. According to a report from a Los Angeles radio Station, Chris Webber is rumored to be headed to Dallas to sign for the $5.36 million, mid-level exception. P.J. Brown is taking a closer look at Phoenix to help fill the role left vacant…
August 15, 2007, 11:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Gov. Gregoire to discuss arena situation with Bennett
Gov. Chris Gregoire, shown above, plans to reach out to Sonics chairman Clay Bennett to discuss plans for a new arena in the Seattle area, according to a state senator. Those plans took a turn for the worse on Thursday, when Bennett and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels traded jabs through the…
August 15, 2007, 11:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Some more perspective on the Donaghy scandal
Several current and former NBA referees have weighed in the Tim Donaghy officiating scandal the past few weeks. Here are two interesting reads involving local referees. The first is a story by ESPN's Ric Bucher that will appear in the Aug. 13 edition of ESPN Magazine. The article leads with local…
August 15, 2007, 11:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Mayor Nickels responds to Bennett
We appear to have a rock throwing contest here. Mayor Greg Nickels responded to Sonics' chairman Clay Bennett's comments this afternoon. Here's what the mayor had to say. "As I indicated to Mr. Bennett when he called July 19th, I would be happy to meet with him and discuss how we can work…
August 15, 2007, 11:00 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Sonics chairman Clay Bennett speaks
Seattle Sonics chairman Clay Bennett just released this statement, which I am assuming is in repsonse to Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels stating that if the Sonics were willing to invest $100 million dollars in a new arena or KeyArena, the city could come up with pubic resources to match it.…
August 15, 2007, 10:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Sonics regular season schedule released
The National Basketball Association released its regular season schedule this morning at 10 a.m. The Seattle SuperSonics will open the season on the road in Denver against Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony on Halloween Night, 7:30 p.m. Pacific Coast time. The game will be televised on…
August 15, 2007, 10:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Two more Sonics added to Team USA practice squad
Two more members of the Seattle SuperSonics organization have been added to the Team USA practice squad. Rookie Jeff Green has been invited to participate with the practice squad, competing against Team USA in Las Vegas in August. Green joins teammate Nick Collison on the practice squad. And…
August 15, 2007, 10:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Nickels wants Sonics to ante up
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, pictured above, reaffirmed his commitment on Wednesday to working toward a long-term solution to keep the Seattle SuperSonics in town. But he expects the Sonics ownership group to make a significant contribution in return. How about $100 million for a starting…
August 15, 2007, 9:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Durant highlights
We appear to be in the dog days of summer. Other than the Kevin Garnett to Boston headlines, not much else is going on with basketball around the league. A story in the Daily Oklahoman says the ball is still in Seattle’s court, but outlines the relocation process, which would start Nov. 1 if…
August 15, 2007, 9:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Garnett trade a done deal
The Associated Press is reporting that Minnesota has traded Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics, and the deal just needs approval by the NBA. According to reports, Boston is sending Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair, Ryan Gomes and a future first-round draft pick to…
August 15, 2007, 9:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Garnett trade talk heats up
Multiple sources are reporting that trades talks between Boston and Minnesota involving Kevin Garnett have rekindled, with the potential of a deal getting done today. The deal reportedly would send Garnett to Boston for Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, Theo Ratliff and Sebastian Telfair. Apparently,…
August 15, 2007, 8:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Report: Sonics hire Branch as head scout
According to the Denver Post, the Seattle SuperSonics have hired Denver Nuggets assistant coach/director of scouting Bill Branch to take over as director of pro personnel for the Sonics. Branch's worked for Denver for 10 seasons, including the last five years serving as an assistant coach and…
August 15, 2007, 8:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Grass roots initiative effort official
A grass-roots effort to keep the Seattle SuperSonics in town took on an official tone on Thursday at the Mainstage Comedy Club across from KeyArena. Brian Robinson, co-founder of Save Our Sonics and Storm, announced his group’s initiative effort has been filed with the City of Seattle, with…
August 15, 2007, 8:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Thomas looks forward to new challenge
Seattle’s latest addition Kurt Thomas talked to the media on Thursday afternoon. The 12-year NBA veteran was well-spoken and talked for about 10 minutes about several topics, including what he sees as his role on the young Sonics team, being traded by Phoenix and what he’ll bring to the…
August 15, 2007, 7:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Bellarmine Prep football on the rebound
Like all high football practices that open today across the South Sound, optimism reigned at the Bellarmine Prep practice field Wednesday morning. But the Lions, members of the Narrows Bay Division, have reason to be positive after a 5-5 campaign last season beset by injuries and a lot of green…
August 15, 2007, 7:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Brandan Write?
Our top draft pick has picked up a writing gig on AOL Sports. He's got his own blog now called, "The Wright Stuff". It's fun to read up on what he's been up to in the past couple months. He seems optimistic about the coming year and it looks like he's going to display some more athleticism that…
August 15, 2007, 4:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Tim Donaghy heads to jail
Tim Donaghy, the NBA’s disgraced referee, finally turned himself in today. Am I the only one who doesn’t understand why it took more than three weeks for this to happen?
August 15, 2007, 4:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Mamba is Coming
It’s almost time: Who Shot Mamba? Alternate title: “The Time-Consuming Project That Better Be Worth It Since It Kind of Ruined What Used to Be One of My Favorite Sites.” (Relax, I’m kidding! Kind of.)
August 15, 2007, 4:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The case for Nazr Mohammed
Not sure how this one will go over with some of you guys, but here’s my latest from HoopsWorld: As fate would have it, though, Mohammed once again appears to be Detroit’s fallback plan. Webber remains unsigned, and although rumor and logic still connect him with his hometown team there has…
August 15, 2007, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Some national perspective on the Sonics ownership group
Take a look at some outside media perspective on the Sonics ownership handling of the arena issue in Seattle. New York Sun columnist John Hollinger says the Oklahoma boys fumbled their opportunity to move the team to the Midwest. While Berry Tramel, a columnist for The Daily Oklahoman, says the …
August 15, 2007, 2:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Who Would You Trade for Ron Artest?
With all the rumors circulating around Ron Artest possibly being traded to the Knicks, the gang here at KnickerBlogger decided to try to figure out who we would trade for Artest if we were, in fact, forced to do so. Pick out which offer you think is the best (on the grounds of being good for [...]
August 15, 2007, 12:15 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Tony Ronzone is making Team USA serious about scouting
As Henry Abbott explains on TrueHoop, Team USA has traditionally never paid much attention to scouting, but that’s changed now that Pistons director of basketball operations/international scouting guru Tony Ronzone is on board as an advance scout. Abbott recently caught up with Ronzone to…
August 15, 2007, 05:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
BREAKING NEWS: Foyle Parts Ways with Warriors.
Sacrifice is often considered a gesture of courage. We honor, if not idolize, those that give more than they receive. Jesus: the man who died for our sins (just as an example, I'm not proselytizing anyone). Optimus Prime: Stepping in front of Megatron’s lasers to save…
August 15, 2007, 05:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
"Web Pin Wednesdays" is comin' at cha'!
24 packs in every Box! Look for em' every week on GSoM! We're back at it again! Web Pin Wednesdays is in full effect! If you've browsed around our site lately, you'll notice some new webpins showing up from our very own GSoM Members! Great Job everybody! Feel free to drop me a submission via…
August 15, 2007, 05:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Sonics hire radio play-by-play announcer
The Seattle SuperSonics announced the hiring of Matt Pinto on Tuesday. Pinto, shown above courtesy of the Sonics, replaces David Locke as the radio play-by-play announcer for Sonics broadcasts. Locke was let go by Sonics in June. The Sonics will be broadcast on 770 AM KTTH for the second year in…
August 15, 2007, 02:15 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Bulls announce preseason schedule
From Bulls.com: Date Opponent Time (CT) Tuesday, October 9 at Milwaukee Bucks* 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 12 DALLAS MAVERICKS 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 16 WASHINGTON WIZARDS 7:30 P.M. …
August 15, 2007, 02:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Preseason schedule is released
A week and a half after releasing the regular season schedule, the NBA released the preseason schedule today. Here’s Detroit’s lineup: Oct. 8 Miami 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Cleveland 7 p.m. Oct. 12 Utah 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 Denver 6 p.m. Oct. 17 Denver (Van Andel Arena) 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at…
August 15, 2007, 00:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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