 Oklahoma City WiretapJames could boltThe agent for Seattle Supersonics center Jerome James says that if he feels that his client is not part of the team's future, he will likely opt-out of his contract this summer. "It's way too early for us to make that determination," (Marc)Fleisher said. "It depends on how well he plays, how much opportunity he is given to play, what other potential suitors are out there, do they have cap space where he might be able to fit if he is unhappy where he is? "I think right now his preference would be to stay (in Seattle) and play. But obviously if he gets the sense that he is not in their future plans, then he would want to look elsewhere." Via Frank Hughes of the Tacoma News Tribune Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Sonics' Barry to miss up to six weeksSEATTLE (AP) Seattle SuperSonics guard Brent Barry needs surgery on a broke finger on his right hand and is expected to miss up to six weeks. Barry will have surgery Thursday. The nine-year NBA veteran injured his right ring finger in Tuesday night's 118-116 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Barry is averaging 10.6 points, 5.5 assists and 30.8 minutes in 40 games this season. He became the Sonics' starting point guard last season after the team traded Gary Payton to Milwaukee for Ray Allen. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Barry leaves at halftime with broken fingerSEATTLE (AP) Seattle SuperSonics guard Brent Barry left Tuesday night's 118-116 loss to the Dallas Mavericks after breaking a bone in a finger on his right hand. Barry, averaging 10.7 points and 5.5 assists per game, scored six points as the Sonics built a 61-58 halftime lead, and didn't return after leaving to have his hand X-rayed. The injury occurred late in the first half. Team officials had no immediate word on how the injury occurred. Barry will be evaluated Wednesday and will miss the team's road game at the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Jan 2004 Archive
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