Jun 30, 2007 11:30 AM EST
Sonics general manager Sam Presti said the organization is serious about re-signing small forward Rashard Lewis and Lewis' representatives appear serious about listening to the Sonics' sales pitch.
Lewis' agent, Tony Dutt, said Friday that he has a meeting scheduled with the Sonics in Houston on Sunday, the first official day of free agency. Dutt said he will meet with Lewis on Saturday to discuss the Sonics' future, the trade of Ray Allen and Lewis' potential role with the team.
The trade of Allen to Boston allows the Sonics more salary flexibility to re-sign Lewis, who opted out of the final two years and $21 million of his contract. The Sonics can offer Lewis a six-year deal for the league maximum for a player with nine years' service time, estimated to start at $15 million per season.
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The Sonics referenced Ray Allen's age and his recent ankle injuries to explain why they dealt him to the Boston Celtics for guard Delonte West, forward Wally Szczerbiak and the No. 5 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, which they used to select Georgetown forward Jeff Green.
They failed to mention that the seven-time All-Star guard is due $52 million over the next three years, but his salary is believed to have played a large part in their decision-making, according to the Seattle Times.
Whatever the reason, Allen doesn't hold a grudge.
"There's no hard feelings, not at all," he said. "Like anything else, this just closes a chapter in my career here. I just have to move forward and worry about what I need to do. It's over with here. It doesn't surprise me.
"Regardless of the time I spent with [owner] Clay Bennett or what I may have done for this team, there's no loyalties in this business. With [general manager] Sam Presti coming in from San Antonio, he's trying to make his mark, and I'm pretty sure that if Rick Sund were at the helm, there would have been a different decision."
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Jun 30, 2007 11:20 AM EST
It would seem Jeff Green had better become accustomed to standing in Kevin Durant's shadow.
"I don't need the spotlight," said Green, who described himself as laid-back and easy-going. "I don't need it at all. I can go out and still play 40-plus minutes and do what I can to help my team to win. As long as my team wins."
During three seasons at Georgetown, Green did a little bit of everything for the Hoyas. He ranks 17th in scoring, 16th in rebounding and 12th in assists on the school's all-time lists.
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Thunder Jun 2007 Archive
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Sun-Sentinel | Jun 29, 2007
According to an NBA source close to the situation, the Heat plans a push to acquire forward Rashard Lewis from the SuperSonics.
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RealGM | Jun 29, 2007
The Seattle SuperSonics stayed very busy in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft by trading All-Star Ray Allen and the 35th pick in this year’s draft to the Boston Celtics for forward Wally Szczerbiak, guard Delonte West and the No.
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Andy Katz/ESPN | Jun 28, 2007
The Sonics and Celtics have agreed to a trade which will see Ray Allen join Paul Pierce in Boston, while the fifth pick, Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak will be headed to Seattle.
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Andy Katz/ESPN | Jun 28, 2007
Draft Analyst Andy Katz said moments ago that the Celtics aren't likely to make a trade with Seattle involving guard Ray Allen.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Jun 28, 2007
Two league sources said the Sonics are calling around the league to gauge interest in guard Ray Allen.
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Newsday | Jun 27, 2007
Isiah Thomas has weighed options for acquiring another first-round pick and is said to be shopping Jared Jeffries while "paying very close attention to the Kevin Garnett/Jermaine O'Neal situations.
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Seattle Times | Jun 27, 2007
Sonics general manager Sam Presti confirmed Tuesday the team will concentrate this week on Thursday's NBA draft and will not hire a coach until Monday at the earliest.
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Seattle PI | Jun 26, 2007
Could Luke Ridnour be the Hawks' answer at point guard?
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Seattle Times | Jun 25, 2007
Kevin Durant spent about 45 minutes working out for SuperSonics officials, almost certain that his professional future will begin in the Pacific Northwest.
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The News Tribune | Jun 23, 2007
Scott Brooks has emerged as another coaching candidate for the Seattle SuperSonics, interviewing with Sonics general manager Sam Presti on June 15.
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Seattle Times | Jun 22, 2007
This time, Greg Oden didn't have to apologize for a sub-par workout as he did two days earlier when he visited with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Sports Illustrated | Jun 22, 2007
Kevin Durant worked out with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, two days after Greg Oden, as both players show their talents to the team with the top draft pick.
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Seattle Post Intelligencer | Jun 21, 2007
Sonics general manager Sam Presti is quickly putting an imprint on his new organization, and there was no better example of that than Wednesday when the team confirmed the firings of two key front office members.
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New York Post | Jun 21, 2007
Agent Tony Dutt, who goes way back with Isiah Thomas as Marcus Camby’s first agent, told The Post that Rashard Lewis will consider a half-dozen teams.
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Seattle Times | Jun 20, 2007
The Sonics are not a suitor for Kobe Bryant, who reportedly met owner Jerry Buss in Spain days ago and reiterated trade demands.
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Seattle Times | Jun 20, 2007
What began as three-man derby in the Sonics' coaching search appears to be narrowing to a two-man race as one-time front-runner Rick Carlisle continues to deny interest in the position while San Antonio assistant P.
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HoopsWorld | Jun 19, 2007
Sonics Director of Public Relations Tom Savage confirmed on Tuesday that the paperwork was filed on time and both parties understand that Rashard Lewis is a free agent as of July 1st.
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Yahoo.com | Jun 19, 2007
A procedural error may cost the SuperSonics' Rashard Lewis an opportunity at free agency, according to a published report.
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Seattle Times | Jun 19, 2007
Former Sonics coach Bob Hill still believes the team will find a way to get a new arena built and remain in Seattle.
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The New York Post | Jun 17, 2007
Spurs assistant P.
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Seattle Times | Jun 15, 2007
Texas forward Kevin Durant is getting acclimated to what will likely be his new home.
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San Antonio Express-News | Jun 14, 2007
Seattle general manager Sam Presti is expected to sit down with Spurs assistant P.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Jun 13, 2007
Former Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Tuesday resigned his position as executive vice president of basketball operations, creating time for him to at least interview for the Seattle SuperSonics’ vacant coaching position.
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ESPN | Jun 12, 2007
Rick Carlisle has declined a job offer to join the Pacers front office, and is believed to be a top candidate for the Seattle head coaching job
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Seattle Post Intelligencer | Jun 9, 2007
OK, it's not exactly a new idea.
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ESPN | Jun 8, 2007
If David Stern has his way inside his own league, the SuperSonics will remain in Seattle.
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Sonics Central | Jun 7, 2007
After careful review of the lease agreement between Supersonics and the City of Seattle, there is a clear and unambiguous provision providing either party may specifically enforce the obligations of the other party.
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Seattle PI | Jun 6, 2007
Sam Presti will be taking over the reigns of the Sonics, with an official announcement coming Thursday
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Miami Herald | Jun 6, 2007
Miami has not made a trade offer for Ron Artest, but discussions with the Kings are expected, an official with one of the teams said.
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ESPN | Jun 6, 2007
Kevin Durant wowed NBA teams in his one college season at Texas.
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Washington Post | Jun 5, 2007
San Antonio assistant GM Sam Presti will soon be announced as the GM of the Sonics.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Jun 5, 2007
The Sonics appear close to making a decision on their general manager search and the two finalists are San Antonio vice president Sam Presti and Washington Wizards VP Tommy Sheppard, according to NBA sources.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Jun 4, 2007
San Antonio Spurs assistant general manager Sam Presti has emerged as the leading candidate for the Seattle SuperSonics’ vacant general manager position, league sources indicate.
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Seattle Post Intelligencer | Jun 2, 2007
Ray Allen believes the expected arrival of Kevin Durant in Seattle does not mean Rashard Lewis must leave
