Sonics Owner Makes Intent Known on OKC Move

[TexasTerror]

The SuperSonics may be on the move...may have to realign the divisions some if this one happens. Then again, not sure how that would happen. All in time, we'll know what's going on. Still interested to see if the NOLA Hornets can stay here...
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SEATTLE -- The Seattle SuperSonics' new owner told the NBA on Friday that he plans to move the team to Oklahoma City.

Clay Bennett had set a Wednesday deadline for having a plan to replace KeyArena, which he says is outdated. He and the city are in a dispute about the arena lease.

He has until March 1 to file for relocation with the NBA if he wants the team to play the 2008-09 season anywhere besides Seattle. The Sonics are the city's oldest major professional sports franchise.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3091416

[GeauxColonels]

I think was obviously going to happen as soon as the team was sold several months back.

[TheValleyRaider]

If Durant keeps putting up 22 a night, do you think Seattle becomes more willing to ante up for a new arena?

Not saying it's right, just saying it wouldn't surprise me

[I Bleed Purple]

Simple realignment. Memphis to East, OK City to Southwest, Milwaukee to Northwest. Gives Minnesota a travel partner.