Oakland native Gary Payton, unsigned for 2007-08 after playing last season with the Miami Heat, will make a…

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Mayor Mick Cornett said the suggestion that Oklahoma City officials have spoken with members of the Seattle SuperSonics’ ownership group about a possible move is “preposterous.” Cornett told The Associated Press the city’s official position regarding its attempts to land an NBA franchise have not changed.

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Call it “The Montreal Expos Exit Strategy.” Because that’s what this August offensive from the wanderlusting Sonics ownership feels like…

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The United States couldn’t shake Canada with offense alone. Turning up the defense certainly did the trick. The U.S. team held the Canadians…

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It wasn’t quite “40 minutes of hell. ” But it was the best anyone has done yet against the United States. Coach Nolan Richardson’s Mexico…

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The Seattle SuperSonics added Scott Brooks, Mark Bryant and Ralph Lewis to their coaching staff Thursday and hired Brian Keefe as a player development assistant. “I’m really happy with the diverse coaching and playing experience of our staff,” new coach P.J. Carlesimo said in a statement. “I know it will be an extremely hard working staff, and we’re all really looking forward to continuing the…

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The Seattle SuperSonics named Scott Brooks and Mark Bryant assistant coaches on Thursday.

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