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Oklahoma City Signs C.J. Miles To Offer Sheet

Oklahoma City General Manager Sam Presti announced today that the team has signed restricted free agent guard C.J. Miles to an offer sheet. Under the terms of the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, Miles’ current team, the Utah Jazz, now has seven days to match the multi-year offer. Per team policy, terms of the offer sheet were not disclosed.

Miles was the 34th player chosen in the 2005 NBA draft, selected by Utah out of Skyline High School in Dallas. In three seasons, the 21-year old Miles appeared in 120 games, averaging 4.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists. He also appeared in eight playoff games for the Jazz.

Via Press Release


Five Teams Interested In Elson?

The possibility of Francisco Elson returning to the Nuggets increased dramatically following the Marcus Camby trade. Oklahoma City, Charlotte, New Jersey, and possibly the Lakers are also interested in Elson.

Via Denver Post


Seattle Council Terminates Sonics' KeyArena Lease

The city of Seattle officially terminated the lease for Key Arena on Monday, paving the way for the team formerly known as the SuperSonics to make their way to Oklahoma City, the Seattle Times are reporting.

In return for the termination of the lease, the city will receive $45 million.

"This is not the optimum solution anyone was hoping for," council President Richard Conlin said. "The optimum solution would have been for the team to stay here, but that did not seem to be an option."

Via Seattle Times


SuperSonics Jul 2008 Archive

  • Barkley Calls Sonics Move A 'Travesty'

    Charles Barkley feels bad for both the Sonics and their fans for having to move their operations to Oklahoma City.

  • NBA Seeks To Intervene In Howard Schultz's Suit Against Sonics

    The NBA is trying to intervene in the lawsuit between former Sonics' owner Harold Schultz and the Oklahoma City franchise, saying that the lawsuit could interfere with the stable operation of the franchise.

  • SuperSonics' Name Stripped From Team Website

    The official website for the Oklahoma City team has now had the SuperSonics' name and colors removed.

  • Schultz Sticks With Sonics Suit

    Despite the settlement between the owners of the SuperSonics and the city of Seattle, former owner Harold Schultz is still going ahead with his lawsuit to try to reclaim the team.

  • Oklahoma City Loses Summer League Opener

    Oklahoma City, dressed in black jerseys with white sides, the NBA logo and the words "Oklahoma City" across the chest, started their post-Seattle era with a 95-78 loss to the Indiana Pacers as summer league opened up in Orlando.

  • Sonics Still Undecided On Practice Facilities

    The Sonics are still undecided about what they will do about a practice facility as they begin their move from Seattle to Oklahoma City.

  • Team To Wear NBA-OKC Jerseys In Summer League

    The soon-to-be-named Oklahoma City team will wear NBA-OKC jerseys during summer league play this week.

  • Sonics Sign Westbrook And White

    General Manager Sam Presti announced Friday that Russell Westbrook and D.J. White have both been signed to multi-year contracts.

  • Earl Watson Undergoes Thumb Surgery

    General Manager Sam Presti announced Friday that guard Earl Watson underwent successful surgery in Los Angeles for a fracture of the right thumb.

  • Current, Former Sonics Upset By The Team's Exit

    For some Sonic players like Kevin Durant and Damien Wilkins, leaving Seattle is painful.

  • Sonics Officially Done In Seattle

    SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett could end up paying $75 million to move the NBA franchise to Oklahoma City this year, and he won't be taking the team's name or colors with him.

  • Sonics' Watson Suffers Broken Thumb

    Sonics' GM Sam Presti announced on Tuesday that guard Earl Watson suffered a fracture of the right thumb while preparing for the upcoming season in a basketball game in Los Angeles.