Tag Archives: Seattle Sonics

Talismans Against Loneliness

The potential death of the Kings — and the corresponding re-birth of the Sonics — can be best understood through the lens of a long-term, yet potentially compromised, relationship, settled by two but observed by many. Picture this: you and … Continue reading

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Monday Media: Get Educated About Relocation

Another day, another set of rumors surrounding the Sacramento Kings. Today’s rumor lays out the purported details of a Kings relocation to Seattle. And, in an effort to convince a potential local buyer that Sacramento has a viable market, Kings … Continue reading

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The Disingenuous David J. Stern

Last night I attended an event billed as Behind the Scenes with NBA Commissioner David Stern. In a theater at the National Museum for the American Indian, I sat among a crowd that seemed to be half over the age … Continue reading

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Seattle Sonics Optimism Guide, Volume 4

If Woj is breaking it, it must be true. Right? Reports are just coming out on Twitter that the Maloof brothers have reached a deal with a buying group headed by hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and tech mogul Steve Ballmer … Continue reading

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Diss Guys Miss Guys, Volume 14

Diss Guy: Brandon Roy His story is well known at this point: the former franchise player for the Portland Trailblazers, who has dealt with debilitating knee issues for the better part of three seasons, has returned to the court for … Continue reading

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Your Annotated Smartphone Bathroom Reader for Sunday, September 16, 2012.

There’s so little going on in the basketball world, it’s frightening.  Enjoy this very football-heavy basketball reader. A Rough Start?Charles P. PierceGrantland This piece is a bit dated, seeing as how things look pretty hunky-dory in Week 2 (which is … Continue reading

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Seattle Sonics Optimism Guide, Volume 3.

They say that Rome wasn’t built in a day.  But this is a big step. This past Wednesday, the Seattle City Council approved a deal that is nothing short of a Christmas dream list for displaced Sonics fans.  Chris Hansen, … Continue reading

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