Luke Ridnour's contract extension with the Sonics is believed to be worth $18 million over three seasons.
Talks between general manager Rick Sund and Ridnour's agent, Lon Babby, intensified this weekend, and the agreement was finalized after Sund met with new owner Clay Bennett.
"I'm excited that it's over with and now I can get ready to play," said Ridnour, who has averaged 9.2 points and 5.2 assists in 230 career games. "This is where I want to be. I like what we've got going here, and I am excited about being a part of where the organization is going."
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Seattle SuperSonics General Manager Rick Sund announced today that the Sonics have signed Luke Ridnour to a multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.
We're very excited about extending Luke's contract, Sund said. It's a good fit for both sides. Luke has proven over the last three seasons that he can lead this team, and we're happy about keeping him with the Sonics. We feel like the combination of Luke and Earl Watson at the point guard position is a great tandem and one of the best back court tandems in the league.
Last season, Ridnour averaged career highs in all three major statistical categories, with 11.5 points, 7.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game. He shot 87.7 percent (199-227) from the foul line. Ridnour has appeared in 230 NBA games in three seasons with the Sonics and holds career averages of 9.2 points, 5.2 assists and 2.4 rebounds. He has connected on 87 percent (423-486) of his free throws. Ridnour was the 14th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.
I'm very pleased to be a part of the Sonics organization for years to come, said Ridnour. My style of play compliments the way we like to play as a team. I'm excited to help lead this team to future success.
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The Seattle SuperSonics and point guard Luke Ridnour have agreed on a multi-year contract extension.
The length and terms of the extension are not known at this hour.
A press conference to make a formal announcement has been schedule for 8:00 PM EST.
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Oct 2006 Archive
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Seattle Times | Oct 29, 2006
With Robert Swift out for the season, Mouhamed Sene is expected to be the starting center for the Sonics.
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Press Release | Oct 27, 2006
Seattle SuperSonics forward Danny Fortson has been suspended for one game without pay
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Oct 27, 2006
Robert Swift will miss the entire 2006-07 season with a knee injury.
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ESPN | Oct 27, 2006
Seattle coach Bob Hill said he expects starting center Robert Swift to miss the season opener Wednesday against Portland, but declined to speculate further on the extent of Swift's knee injury.
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Press Release | Oct 26, 2006
Seattle SuperSonics & Storm President and CEO Wally Walker will leave his position with the franchise as it coincides with the sale of the club, effective Tuesday, Oct.
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Press Release | Oct 26, 2006
The Seattle SuperSonics have requested waivers on Denham Brown and Milt Palacio.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Oct 26, 2006
Wally Walker will not be retained in Seattle
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ESPN | Oct 26, 2006
Robert Swift, who is supposed to be the Seattle SuperSonics' starting center next Wednesday night in their regular season opener, finished his team's final preseason home game on crutches with a sprained right knee.
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Press Release | Oct 24, 2006
It was announced today that the NBA Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Seattle SuperSonics & Storm to the Professional Basketball Club (PBC) LLC at the annual Board of Governors meeting.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Oct 24, 2006
The sale of the Seattle SuperSonics will go up before the NBA Board of Governors for approval in Manhattan on Tuesday.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Oct 23, 2006
Chris Wilcox may only be 24, but on the Sonics, he is one of the elder statesmen and is attempting to assert himself as a leader.
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Chicago Tribune | Oct 23, 2006
Travis Diener and Luke Ridnour are two point guards that may become available via trade during the course of the season.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Oct 22, 2006
The sale of the Sonics to the Professional Basketball Club (LLC), which is expected to happen on Wednesday, will likely mean an offer of a two-year contract extension for Rashard Lewis will follow.
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Press Release | Oct 20, 2006
Seattle SuperSonics General Manager Rick Sund announced today that the Sonics have exercised the fourth-year team option on center Robert Swift and the third-year team option on center Johan Petro for the 2007-08 season.
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Press Release | Oct 20, 2006
The Sonics waived forward Kenny Adeleke on Friday.
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Seattle Times | Oct 19, 2006
Ray Allen twisted his ankle during the Sonics' practice on Wednesday, but the injury isn't considered to be too serious.
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Seattle Times | Oct 18, 2006
Sonics guard Kareem Rush aggravated the partial tear in his groin during warmups at the team's open practice at Hazen High School on Tuesday.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Oct 17, 2006
All things being equal, it is pretty apparent that Seattle SuperSonics coach Bob Hill would like to keep free agent shooting guard Kareem Rush on the roster.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Oct 16, 2006
Soncis coach Bob Hill told point guard Earl Watson that it was unlikely he'll be the teams starting point guard this season, the Tacoma News-Tribune is reporting.
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Seattle Times | Oct 11, 2006
Training-camp invitee Kenny Adeleke aimed to make a play for the basketball in practice Tuesday, but when he swung his arms, he hit guard Earl Watson's mouth, knocking out one front tooth.
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Seattle Times | Oct 10, 2006
Noel Felix asked the Sonics to waive him and the club obliged on Monday.
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Press Release | Oct 9, 2006
The Seattle SuperSonics have requested waivers on Noel Felix, who played in 12 games for the club last season.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Oct 8, 2006
Ray Allen left practice to get his right (shooting hand) index finger X-rayed for a possible fracture.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Oct 8, 2006
Seattle SuperSonics coach Bob Hill got the kind of news Saturday that petrifies coaches: Ray Allen was injured.
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Seattle Times | Oct 4, 2006
Ron Mercer worked out with the Sonics in the offseason and was supposed to report to training camp before suffering a back injury that will force him to retire, the Seattle Times is reporting.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Oct 3, 2006
Luke Ridnour attempted to downplay his circumstances Monday as the Sonics opened up their 40th training camp with interviews with media and photo shoots while in game uniforms.
