 Oklahoma City WiretapSonics Sign Mikki MooreThe Seattle SuperSonics today signed 7-0 center Mikki Moore, Sonics General Manager Rick Sund announced. As per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We’re pleased to have Mikki in a Sonics uniform,” said Sund. “Mikki’s length and his ability to run the floor complements the Sonics’ style of play and gives us added depth at both the center and forward positions.” Last season, Moore’s eighth in the NBA, he appeared in 74 games with the L.A. Clippers, averaging 5.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 15.9 minutes. He shot 50.2 percent from the floor and 78.7 percent from the foul line. Moore started four games and scored in double figures on 17 occasions, including a career-high 18 points in two separate games. Moore recorded a career-high 14 rebounds vs. the L.A. Lakers last season on Dec. 11, 2004. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Sonics Name Bob Hill And Ralph Lewis Assistant Coaches
Hill and Lewis join current Sonics assistant Jack Sikma on Weiss’ bench for the 2005-06 season which opens Wednesday, Nov. 5 vs. the L.A. Clippers at KeyArena. Weiss was named head coach of the Sonics July 18. “I’m greatly looking forward to working with both Bob and Ralph,” Weiss said. “Their extensive coaching experience will be invaluable for our young and talented team.” Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Sonics Keep Wilkins
“Due to his outstanding work ethic in his rookie season, Damien earned the respect of our players, coaches and fans,” said Sund. “He improved as much in one season as any player we can remember and we expect that trend to continue. We believe Damien will be a part of our young, talented core for years to come.” In his rookie season, Wilkins appeared in 29 games, averaging 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 17.9 minutes. The 6-6, 225-pound swingman started seven games and scored in double figures on eight occasions, including two 20-plus point performances. Wilkins recorded a career-high 21 points at Portland on March 24, 2005. Oklahoma City, Minnesota Timberwolves Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Aug 2005 Archive
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The Seattle SuperSonics today named Bob Hill and Ralph Lewis as assistant coaches on head coach Bob Weiss’ staff, Sonics General Manager Rick Sund announced.
The Seattle SuperSonics today exercised their right of first refusal on restricted free agent Damien Wilkins, Sonics General Manager Rick Sund announced. Wilkins, a guard/forward entering his second season, had received an Offer Sheet from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.