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Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for his use of profanity and criticism of officials.

Prize-winning author, poet and humorist Sherman Alexie shouldn't be allowed to testify at an upcoming trial to block the Seattle SuperSonics from moving to Oklahoma City because he has nothing relevant to say ...

The Atlanta Hawks hired a new general manager Wednesday. Sources close to former Seattle Supersonics general manager Rick Sund confirmed to WSB-TV that he has taken the Atlanta job.

A sad but funny photo of one Sonics fan who made his way down to Oklahoma City to protest the move of the Sonics to the Ford Center.

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You keep thinking, as Ray Allen does, that his next shot is going in. They went in when he played at U-Conn., when he played for the Milwaukee Bucks, when he played for the Seattle SuperSonics. They went in at a higher rate and with greater volume in the playoffs than in the regular season. You keep thinking, as Ray Allen does, that he can't keep shooting bricks and air balls because he has been one of the NBA's great jump shooters for the past dozen years. You keep figuring Allen's going to break out of this marathon shooting slump soon because this is the best chance he has had to play for a championship and the Boston Celtics are so much better off with Ray Allen playing like Ray Allen.

Mercury struggling in early WNBA play for second straight season Story Highlights The Mercury missed a playoff bid last season after starting the season 0-4 Candace Parker set a record for most points scored in ...

They had high hopes of adding another franchise-caliber player, but those prospects were dashed on Tuesday at the NBA Draft Lottery, where the Seattle SuperSonics fell to the No.

Richard Yarmuth, a Seattle attorney representing former Seattle SuperSonics principal owner Howard Schultz, filed an amended complaint on Tuesday in U.S. District Court regarding Schultz's lawsuit against ...

Last year was so easy for Sam Presti. Just a few weeks on the job as general manager, Presti didn't need any painstaking research to figure out who the Seattle SuperSonics would take with the No.

The Chicago Bulls won the NBA's draft lottery Tuesday night, giving them the right to choose between star freshmen Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. Coming off a miserable season and still without a coach, the Bulls vaulted from the No. 9 spot, where they had just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the top choice.

They will almost certainly choose between Beasley, the Kansas State forward who averaged 26.5 points and an NCAA-best 12.5 rebounds, or Rose, the point guard who carried Memphis within minutes of the national title.

Posted by Joe Freeman, The Oregonian May 19, 2008 13:10PM Categories: Lottery Associated Press/2007 Brandon Roy celebrated with general manager Kevin Pritchard after the Blazers snagged the No.

“There's good talent, one through eight. Obviously one is going to be better than eight.”

Lucky Lefty and Larry Legend are the latest characters looking for a big score in New Jersey. via WHDH

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer may have been considered a savior-to-be a couple of months ago in Seattle with his offer to renovate KeyArena to save the Seattle SuperSonics, but he was greeted by a pelting of eggs ... via KING5 Seattle News

“We talking going out to the court at halftime. He wanted to give it another go”

Jeff Green of the Seattle Supersonics shoots over the Golden State Warriors Stephen Jackson during the final game of the season April 16, 2008 in Oakland, California. via Inside Bay Area

“L.A. has the hype for a reason”

Look out, WNBA. Lisa Leslie is back, and now she has Candace Parker with her. The two have helped Los Angeles garner most of the preseason buzz, and the Sparks are the overwhelming favorites to win their third ... via Chicago Tribune

“It was just a headache, then I got dizzy. You know it's (Boston) a tough place for allergies, but no one warned me.”

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Ben Wallace is being listed as doubtful for Game 3 in the team's Eastern Conference semifinals series versus Boston set for Saturday. via KIRO TV

“This year's rookie class is loaded with talent, so making the All-Rookie First Team is a great accomplishment”

Seattle SuperSonics swingman Kevin Durant, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Hawks big man Al Horford headlined the NBA's All-Rookie team, announced on Tuesday. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Rick Carlisle has reportedly come to terms on a four-year contract to become head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. via KIRO TV

Oklahoma City officials have told the former owners of the Seattle SuperSonics that the team must relocate to Oklahoma City by contract "regardless of who owns the team." Starbucks chief executive officer ... via NewsOK.com

A federal judge ruled documents subpoenaed from a group that attempted to buy the Seattle SuperSonics from their Oklahoma-based owners can remain sealed.

U.S. District Judge Martha Pechman ruled Thursday that documents from Seattle developer Matt Griffin's group that were labeled for 'attorney's eyes only' can remain confidential.

In seeking to have the documents unsealed, attorneys for SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett accused the potential owners and the city of Seattle of duplicity in an effort to force him to sell the team. Read more

“He has a terrific array of personnel and coaching experience that will positively impact what we are trying to build here with the SuperSonics.”

Former Utah Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics. via CBS SportsLine

OKLAHOMA CITYA trial that likely will determine where the Seattle SuperSonics play next season will begin June 16 as scheduled. via The Toronto Star

“Because he has requested to speak to other teams about their head coaching vacancies, we have granted him permission. We will have no further comment until this process further evolves.”

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to coach Mike D'Antoni's request to talk with other teams, the club announced Monday. via KIRO TV

“We've had 15, 18 years of very positive momentum and it just keeps going.”

Even the mayor admits this is a town with an image problem. When people think of Oklahoma City, they harken back to the 1995 federal building bombing that killed 168 people or a massive tornado four years later ... via KSL-TV Salt Lake City

The eighth-seeded Atlanta Hawks attempt to pull off one of the biggest upsets in NBA playoff history, as they visit the top-seeded Boston Celtics this afternoon at TD Banknorth Garden in the decisive Game 7 of ... via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

“The PBC is contractually bound to have the Sonics play in Oklahoma City as soon as permitted under this Court's ruling”

The owners of the Seattle SuperSonics made it clear again in court papers Friday that the team is not for sale. via NewsOK.com

“It's not a knock on the people, crime or possible pollution in Oklahoma. It was strictly about the weather.”

What does Oklahoma City have in common with the likes of Chernobyl and Baghdad? They're all "Hells on Earth," according to AskMen.com. Oklahoma City was the only American city to make the Web site's list, at ... via WAPT

Documents released in Seattle's suit against the NBA revealed the sports organization was concerned the Sonics may have broken a promise for an arena deal. via ArcaMax Publishing

The Oklahoma City Council has approved the final portion of its lease terms with the Seattle SuperSonics, including a clause requiring the team include Oklahoma City in its name upon relocation. via KOMOradio

Seattle SuperSonics head coach P.J. Carlesimo will return next season, the team said Thursday, ending speculation he would be fired after the team won just 20 games in his first year with the Sonics. via The Herald

“Was it time for a change? I guess”

From the start, Avery Johnson was a perfect fit as coach of the Dallas Mavericks. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette