Seattle Loses Sonics to Oklahoma City
Clay Bennett has won his battle to move the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City. A move he intended when he purchased the team back in 2006. Bennett paid $350 million to Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz for the Sonics.
Sonics move to Oklahoma, the Okie City Sonics?
“We made it,” Bennett said after stepping to an Oklahoma City podium featuring the NBA logo and the letters OKC. “The NBA will be in Oklahoma City next season.” source. New owner wins over old owner. It’sa victory for Bennett,
Sonics leaving Seattle this year for Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City can roll out the welcome mats. Seattle's NBA team is headed for the Midwest. The SuperSonics will move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season as part of a settlement with the city of Seattle, ending a contentious
Sonics en route to Oklahoma City
The team is on its way to Oklahoma City and the Ford Center. Bennett and PBC settled on a deal to pay to $45 million and possibly $30 million more if Seattle does not get another NBA franchise. Seattle had rejected a $26.5 million offer
Seattle Supersonics Officially Relocate to Oklahoma City
The current Sonics team will move over the summer and will be in Oklahoma City for the 2008-2009 season. Well, maybe… Here comes more legal crap. Bennett will pay Seattle another $30 million in 2013 if the Washington State legislature
Sonics moving to Oklahoma City
“We are pleased that the Sonics and the City of Seattle have settled their litigation. While the decision has been made to relocate the Sonics to Oklahoma City, the NBA continues to regard Seattle as a first-class NBA city that is
Last-minute deal lets NBA Sonics move to Oklahoma City
PRESS SEATTLE -- With a federal judge expected to rule this afternoon after a six-day trial, Seattle Supersonics owner Clay Bennett reached a settlement with the city that will allow him to take his basketball team to Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma Bound: Sonics and Seattle Settle
The SuperSonics will move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season as part of a settlement with the city of Seattle, ending a contentious relationship that resulted in a trial in which the judge was due to issue her ruling Wednesday.
Seattle Sonics Moves to Oklahoma City
The team plans to relocate to Oklahoma City for the 2008-2009 season, to play under a different nickname. The old Sonics nickname will be reserved for a future NBA team in Seattle. According to the team’s new owners,
Sonics moving to Oklahoma City
A settlement has been reached in the Sonics lawsuit, Seattle City Hall sources confirmed today. Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis and City Attorney Tom Carr briefed City Council members on the settlement today, according to sources.
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