If it weren't for UCLA playing in today's men's Final Four, Sonics guard Ray Allen would have had surgery on his injured left ankle this week. Instead, Allen will have the season-ending procedure April 7 because the operating doctor promised his daughter, a Bruins fan, that he'd take her to the event in Atlanta.
"I'm in a holding pattern right now," Allen joked. "When the game [between UCLA and Kansas] was on the other day, you know who I was rooting against."
Dr. Richard Ferkel will perform the surgery to remove the large bone spurs in Allen's left ankle at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles. Allen is contemplating also having scar tissue in his right ankle repaired simultaneously because the anesthesia causes nausea.
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Mar 31, 2007 11:37 AM EST
Rashard Lewis is one of Ray Allen's favorite teammates but the sharpshooter will not pester him about remaining in Seattle.
"He has the chance to do something special in Seattle," Allen said. "But I want Rashard to do what he feels is necessary for himself and his family."
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In his first one-on-one meeting with new principal owner Clay Bennett prior to Sunday's game against San Antonio, Sonics coach Bob Hill didn't plead his case. The coach is in the final months of a two-year deal, and vice chairman Lenny Wilkens said a decision regarding Hill's future will be made after the season.
While the Sonics haven't performed well consistently, only point guard Luke Ridnour is not averaging a career best in either points, rebounds, or assists. Hill and his staff have drastically improved five players — Chris Wilcox, Nick Collison, Earl Watson, Johan Petro and Damien Wilkins, and Allen was averaging a career-best 26.4 points on two bum ankles.
Because of the players' development under strenuous situations and the fact that the Sonics have played 31 games that were decided by six points or less, dropping 19, Hill believes he should return next season.
"I think I've earned the right to coach this team healthy," said Hill. "That's how I feel. Based on the improvement of the players, the development, putting them in a style, getting Ray and Rashard having career years — I've earned it. That doesn't mean anything, but that's how I feel."
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Thunder Mar 2007 Archive
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Mar 28, 2007
After remaining silent about the incident for nearly three weeks, Sonics forward Danny Fortson finally spoke about the circumstances concerning his two-game suspension and his missed practice March 8 in Boston.
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Press Release | Mar 25, 2007
Ray Allen has been shelved for the season
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Seattle PI | Mar 24, 2007
Sonics vice chairman Lenny Wilkens said Friday the club's brass will meet at season's end to decide the fate of coach Bob Hill and perhaps determine other changes.
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ESPN | Mar 22, 2007
Gilbert Arenas tried to leave Seattle fans with a souvenir.
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ESPN | Mar 22, 2007
Sonic guard Ray Allen's season may be over, according to the Associated Press
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AP | Mar 22, 2007
Ray Allen's season may be headed for an early conclusion.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Mar 19, 2007
Bob Hill, head coach of the Sonics, is blaming poor execution on the part of his players for many of their frustrating losses.
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ESPN | Mar 18, 2007
Baron Davis hit a jumper from just inside the 3-point line at the top of the key with 2.
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Seattle Times | Mar 17, 2007
Point guard Luke Ridnour will return to the Sonics' starting lineup tonight at KeyArena against Golden State.
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Seattle Times | Mar 14, 2007
Entering the game tied with Gary Payton for the Sonics' career three-point lead, Rashard Lewis didn't take long to claim the record.
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Press Release | Mar 13, 2007
Seattle Sonics forward Rashard Lewis will become the most prolific 3-point shooter in franchise history with one more made field goal from behind the arc.
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Seattle Times | Mar 10, 2007
Rashard Lewis questioned the heart and desire of his teammates after the Sonics' loss to the Celtics
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AP | Mar 10, 2007
Boston guard Delonte West sat out the Celtics' game against the SuperSonics because of a concussion.
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Press Release | Mar 9, 2007
Seattle Sonics General Manager Rick Sund announced the team has suspended forward Danny Fortson without pay for two games for conduct detrimental to the team.
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Seattle Times | Mar 9, 2007
Bob Hill refuses to admit it, but this Danny Fortson business is getting old.
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Seattle Times | Mar 7, 2007
On Tuesday, Danny Fortson confirmed that he asked for a buyout last month after the Sonics were unable to trade him.
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New York Daily News | Mar 7, 2007
Rashard Lewis will be looking for a huge contract this summer and won't rule out the Knicks as a potential landing spot.
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New York Post | Mar 6, 2007
Knicks' forward David Lee will continue to rest his sprained ankle and will not be available for the game against the Sonics.
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Seattle Times | Mar 6, 2007
A herniated cervical disk will force Sonics guard Luke Ridnour to sit out for the first time this season.
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NBA.com | Mar 5, 2007
Fighting bone spurs in his left ankle, Ray Allen scored 36 points in Seattle's 96-89 win over the Bobcats.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Mar 2, 2007
The Sonics could be without Ray Allen for an extended time as the shooting guard took himself out of the lineup Thursday with left ankle inflammation caused by a bone spur.
