Thunder Feb 2006 Archive

• Sonics Serious About A Move To San Jose

  NY Daily News | Feb 26, 2006

  The Seattle SuperSonics' intentions to move to San Jose are serious, but the league remains opposed to putting another team in Golden State's neighborhood.

• Fortson Tells Sonics He's Out

  Seattle Times | Feb 26, 2006

  Danny Fortson has told the Sonics that he has been advised by doctors not to play again this season, the Seattle Times is reporting.

• Watson Four-Team Trade Highlights Deadline

  Press Release | Feb 23, 2006

  Initially reported as a three-team deal, the Earl Watson, Ruben Patterson, Reggie Evans nine-player four-team trade was the cornerstone of trade deadline Thursday that saw several minor maneuvers.

• Cleveland Acquires Flip Murray

  ESPN | Feb 23, 2006

  The SuperSonics announced today they have acquired guard Mike Wilks and cash considerations from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Ronald “Flip” Murray.

• Watson Returns To Seattle In Four-Way Deal

  News Tribune | Feb 23, 2006

  As the centerpiece of a four-team trade, Earl Watson will be returning to the Sonics. Ruben Patterson, who has wanted out of Portland all season, will be joining Denver.

• Nuggets Expecting Small Deals

  Denver Post | Feb 23, 2006

  Don't expect any blockbuster deals from the Nuggets, according to the Denver Post.

• Sonics May Trade Murray, Potapenko For Watson

  Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Feb 23, 2006

  It may be no coincidence that Reggie Evans, Vitaly Potapenko and Flip Murray didn’t play in last night’s Seattle win over the Atlanta Hawks, with all three possibly being involved in deals.

• Swift Undergoes Surgery On Broken Nose

  Press Release | Feb 22, 2006

  Seattle Sonics center Robert Swift underwent successful nose surgery this morning to mend a broken nose.

• Kerr: Allen Could Be Dealt

  Yahoo! | Feb 22, 2006

  The most likely candidate among the superstars in the league to be dealt might be Ray Allen.

• Sonics Close In On A Deal For Watson?

  ESPN | Feb 22, 2006

  ESPN's Marc Stein reports that Earl Watson is finally close to being moved and the likely destination is Seattle in a deal for Reggie Evans, Flip Murray and Vitaly Potapenko.

• Sonics Expected To Make More Moves

  NY Times | Feb 22, 2006

  First dispatched from was forward Vladimir Radmanovic, who balked at a six-year, $42 million offer from the Sonics last off-season and instead signed a one-year tender.

• Cleaves Returning To The D-League

  Press Release | Feb 21, 2006

  Guard Mateen Cleaves has returned to the Fayetteville Patriots roster after completing a pair of 10-day contracts with the Seattle SuperSonics.

• Hill Still Upset Over San Antonio Dismissal

  Seattle Times | Feb 21, 2006

  Bob Hill refers to his home in San Antonio as "a little slice of heaven," which is a little strange because it's also a place where he's constantly reminded of his biggest failure in basketball and how great his coaching career might have been if not for Gregg Popovich.

• KG's Status Holding Up Other Trades?

  Mercury News | Feb 19, 2006

  Kevin Garnett has been a Lakers' Plan A or B for some time now after, while Boston, Seattle, Indiana, Golden State and the Bulls are some of the teams reportedly hanging back just in case Garnett ever came on the trade market.

• Cleaves Will Not Be Re-Signed By Seattle

  Seattle Times | Feb 19, 2006

  Rick Sund confirmed that the Sonics will not re-sign reserve guard Mateen Cleaves, whose second 10-day contract expired on Friday.

• NBA May Not Block A Sonic Move

  North County Times | Feb 19, 2006

  David Stern and the NBA may not stand in the way of the Sonics moving out of Seattle.

• Ray Allen Says No To Olympics

  Seattle Times | Feb 18, 2006

  Ray Allen's Olympic days are over.

• Wilcox Responds To Criticism

  Seattle Times | Feb 16, 2006

  Elton Brand told The Long Beach Telegram that Chris Wilcox didn't always put in the effort he could have.

• With Wilcox On Board, Moving Evans For A PG Seems Certain

  Tacoma Daily News | Feb 16, 2006

  The acquisition of Chris Wilcox could be just the start of moves by the struggling Sonics.

• Lewis Could See Himself Or Allen Dealt

  Seattle PI | Feb 15, 2006

  "I've seen it happen to Gary (Payton) and Desmond (Mason), so you never get settled. You can't think you are going to be on one team."

• Clippers Grab Radmanovic For Wilcox

  Press Release | Feb 14, 2006

  The Clippers announced today that the team has acquired forward Vladimir Radmanovic from the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for forward Chris Wilcox.

• Isiah Believes Penny Offers Will Get Stronger

  New York Post | Feb 14, 2006

  siah Thomas' intention is to trade Penny Hardaway's expiring contract by the Feb.

• Sonics Aren't Interested In Malik

  NY Post | Feb 14, 2006

  The Sonics reportedly aren't the least bit interested in assuming Malik Rose's obligation past this season.

• Hill: Make A Trade Or Change Focus

  The News Tribune | Feb 13, 2006

  Sonics coach Bob Hill said the team has 11 days to make a personnel move or he is cashing in the season

• Lewis Out For Seattle

  Seattle Times | Feb 13, 2006

  Seattle forward Rashard Lewis sat out Sunday night with a right thigh injury.

• Knicks Target Fortson, Evans To Surround Curry

  New York Daily News | Feb 13, 2006

  Isiah Thomas' conversations with Seattle have centered on Reggie Evans and Danny Fortson, a sign that the Knicks are trying to surround Eddy Curry with rugged power forwards

• Lewis Injures Right Quad

  Seattle Times | Feb 11, 2006

  Sonics forward Rashard Lewis left Friday night's game against Atlanta with an injury to his right quadriceps.

• Paul And Claxton Leave Game With Injuries, Hornets Still Win

  AP | Feb 9, 2006

  On a night when star rookie point guard Chris Paul and backup Speedy Claxton each left with injuries and Seattle's Rashard Lewis scored 34 points, the Hornets managed to beat the SuperSonics 109-102 on Wednesday.

• Rush Too Much For Bobcats To Give Up In Evans Trade

  Seattle Times | Feb 7, 2006

  Bobcats coach Bernie Bickerstaff told the Charlotte Observer that he has talked to the Sonics about acquiring Evans, but said Seattle was asking for too much in exchange.

• Sonics Sign Cleaves To Another 10-Day Deal

  Press Release | Feb 6, 2006

  The Seattle SuperSonics today signed guard Mateen Cleaves to a 10-day contract, Sonics General Manager Rick Sund announced.

• Bobcats Have Had Contact With Seattle On Evans

  Charlotte Observer | Feb 6, 2006

  The Bobcats are interested in a trade that swaps a shooting guard for a big man.

• Sonics Renew Interest In Earl Watson

  Seattle PI | Feb 2, 2006

  NBA sources have told the Seattle PI that the Sonics have renewed interest in former Sonic Earl Watson, who is in the first year of a five-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.

• Hill Remains Hopeful Sund Will Deliver A Backup Point Guard

  AP | Feb 2, 2006

  The Sonics used Mateen Cleaves for 5:22 in the first half as their backup point guard to give Ridnour some rest.

• Sonics Future In Seattle In Peril

  Seattle Times | Feb 2, 2006

  Seattle Sonics principal owner Howard Schultz said Wednesday he'll look at all the options — including moving or selling the team — if the state Legislature fails to earmark $200 million for the Sonics to refurbish KeyArena or build a new home.

• Evasive Fortson Suggests A Trade, Maybe Retirement

  Tacoma News-Tribune | Feb 1, 2006

  “Considering my reputation is pretty much ruined around this atmosphere, it don’t look like I could get traded. Maybe I have to consider other options. You never know.” -- Sonics Forward Danny Fortson, indicating retirement may be an option if he cannot find a new home via trade

• No Rush To Trade For Needed Point Guard In Seattle

  Seattle Times | Feb 1, 2006

  Despite a pressing need for a point guard, a Western Conference front office executive said this week that he hasn't heard Reggie Evans being mentioned in any substantial trade rumors.