On Tuesday Sonics executives met with officials from the town of Renton, Washington to discuss the possibility of moving the team south to a brand new arena off Interstate 405 -- marking yet another chapter in the political saga surrounding the team's threat to leave Seattle unless it gets a better lease and a $220 million KeyArena renovation.
"If they are going to leave the city, we want them to know that there's an opportunity here for them to consider," said Alexander Pietsch, Renton's economic development administrator, who requested the meeting with developers and Sonics President Wally Walker and Vice President Terry McLaughlin.
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According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, rugged Sonic forward Danny Fortson officially wants out, hoping for a fresh start with a playoff-caliber team as he tries to revive his career.
"Yes. I would love to get a trade, definitely," he said as the players headed to their offseason locales. "It would be the best for both parties. They know my history and they know if I come back up here and don't play a certain amount, then it's not going to work out for anybody involved. If you want to say a public plea, then that's what you can call it."
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Apr 20, 2006 12:38 AM EST
Ray Allen broke the NBA record for 3-pointers in a season on Wednesday night in the second quarter of the Seattle SuperSonics' regular-season finale against the Denver Nuggets, the Associated Press is reporting.
Allen gave Seattle a 48-28 lead with his sixth 3-pointer of the game with 6:30 left, his 268th of the season. He broke the previous mark of 267 set by Dennis Scott in the 1995-96 season.
Allen sank five 3-pointers in the first quarter.
After Allen broke the league record, the game was stopped and referee Jack Nies presented him with the ball. The crowd wildly cheered Allen.
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Apr 2006 Archive
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Akron Beacon Journal | Apr 20, 2006
Ray Allen entered Wednesday night's finale trailing Dennis Scott by five 3-pointers for the NBA's single season record.
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Seattle Times | Apr 19, 2006
"If it is not a realistic possibility that our requirements can be met, we both need to move on," Sonics' team president Wally Walker wrote.
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Press Release | Apr 17, 2006
The Seattle SuperSonics have exercised the contractual option for the 2006-07 season for the team’s head coach Bob Hill, Sonics General Manager Rick Sund announced today.
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The Seattle Times | Apr 16, 2006
In the past, Rashard Lewis has sometimes avoided answering whether he intends to become a free agent in 2007.
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LA Times | Apr 15, 2006
The improvement in Chris Wilcox's game since arriving in Seattle has been obvious and his former coach acknowledges it as well.
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Seattle Times | Apr 14, 2006
The Sonics changed the look of their team when they dealt Vladimir Radmanovic to the Clippers for Chris Wilcox, a trade that couldn't be called anything but a success.
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ABCLocal.com | Apr 13, 2006
David Stern gave another warning that the SuperSonics could eventually leave Seattle if a new arena isn't built.
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The Seattle Times | Apr 13, 2006
Chris Wilcox began the season as Elton Brand's back-up and he will close the season as one of the most coveted free agents.
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AP | Apr 12, 2006
Hornets' leading scorer had to sit yet again on Wednesday night against the Sonics after re-injuring his right ankle.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Apr 12, 2006
After a 2004-2005 season where he became a fan favorite and an effective player, Danny Fortson's 2005-2006 campaign has seen him fall out of favor and the question of whether he is in his last days with the Sonics is a serious one.
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Seattle Times | Apr 11, 2006
Chris Wilcox is raising his price tag in free agency by the game and the Player of the Week honor that he received is yet another validation for the power forward.
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Tacoma News-Tribune | Apr 11, 2006
According to the Tacoma News-Tribune, while it is not yet official, there are indications within the organization that the Sonics will pick up the team option on Bob Hill's contract, extending him as the team's coach through next season.
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Press Release | Apr 10, 2006
The NBA announced today that Sonics forward Chris Wilcox has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9.
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Seattle Times | Apr 10, 2006
According to the Seattle Times, Sonics guard Rashard Lewis, who pled guilty to a reckless driving charge last week, was suprised to receive a call from the league stating that he was suspended from playing for one game.
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Tacoma News-Tribune | Apr 9, 2006
The Tacoma News-Tribune is reporting that Blazers owner Paul Allen will not be selling his team and buying the Seattle SuperSonics.
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AP | Apr 8, 2006
Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 4:32 left before halftime in Portland, moving him ahead of former Sonic Dale Ellis on the NBA career list with 1,720 3-pointers.
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Seattle Times | Apr 7, 2006
Chris Wilcox' 26 points, 24 rebounds game recently didn't do any harm to his off season free agency status, the Seattle Times are reporting, with many believing the forward is one of the top ten free agents on the market this summer.
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Press Release | Apr 6, 2006
The NBA has suspended Sonics forward Rashard Lewis
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Seattle PI | Apr 6, 2006
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The News Tribune | Apr 5, 2006
The Seattle SuperSonics Board of Governors are having their regularly scheduled meeting today, and the primary topic will be the future of the franchise after the Legislature rejected their request for $220 million to renovate KeyArena, The News Tribune is reporting.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Apr 5, 2006
Against Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets Sonics' forward Chris Wilcox grabbed 26 points and 24 rebounds, becoming the first Sonic in more than 10 years to accomplish a 20-20.
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Seattle Times | Apr 3, 2006
Sonics forward Rashard Lewis pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was given a one-year suspended sentence Monday, five months after he failed sobriety and breath tests during a stop on Interstate 90, according to the Associated Press.
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Seattle Times | Apr 3, 2006
The recent injury to Keith Van Horn may lead Shawn Kemp into Dallas, the Seattle Times is reporting.
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Seattle PI | Apr 3, 2006
Sonics center Johan Petro could miss a week after having his nose broken by a Joel Przybilla elbow in the third quarter.
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Sports Illustrated | Apr 3, 2006
After spraining his ankle against the Grizzlies on Tuesday and missing Wednesday's game against Houston, Seattle's Rashard Lewis was back on the court against the Lakers on Friday, but perhaps he shouldn't have been.
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Sports Illustrated | Apr 2, 2006
The Associated Press is reporting that The Basketball Club of Seattle LLC -- a group of 58 investors, headed by Harold Schultz, are set to meet on April 5 to discuss potentially selling the Seattle SuperSonics.
