Seattle SuperSonics
Okie Emergence
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In this April 18, 2008 file photo, Katie Hagler, left, and Lauren Austin, right, compete in a 500-meter qualifying race at the U.S. Olympic Trials, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City is still a "Dust Bowl" town to many, decades after John Steinbeck immortalized the plight of Okies in "The Grapes of Wrath." But local business leaders hope Oklahoma's first permanent major-league pro sports franchise will change the way people think about the state.

Cowtown no more? Okla. City looks to Sonics to improve image
Published Monday, May. 05, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY Even the mayor admits this is a town with an image problem.

Rookie of the Year Durant Basketball
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Seattle SuperSonics' Kevin Durant talks to reporters after he was named NBA basketball's Rookie of the Year, Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Bellevue, Wash. Durant averaged 20.3 points per game.

Sonics' Durant honored as rookie of the year
Published Friday, May. 02, 2008

BELLEVUE, Wash. Kevin Durant was so excited to learn he had just won the NBA Rookie of the Year award, he went back to sleep. That's what seven months and 82 games - more than double the amount the lanky 19-year-old had played in any previous season - can do to a teenager.

SuperSonics Carlesimo Basketball
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Seattle SuperSonics coach P.J. Carlesimo talks to reporters Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Bellevue, Wash. Sonics general manager Sam Presti said Thursday that Carlesimo would return next season as coach of the NBA Basketball SuperSonics.

Sonics GM says Carlesimo will return as coach
Published Thursday, May. 01, 2008

BELLEVUE, Wash. P.J. Carlesimo will return to coach the SuperSonics next season, the team's general manager said Thursday, ending speculation he might be fired after the worst season in Seattle history.

Carlesimo to return as Sonics coach
Published Thursday, May. 01, 2008

Despite coaching the SuperSonics to a 20-62 record, the worst mark in franchise history last season, P.J. Carlesimo will return to coach Seattle for his second campaign.

Sonics say Carlesimo will return as coach
Published Thursday, May. 01, 2008

BELLEVUE, Wash. Sonics coach P.J. Carlesimo will return next season, the team said Thursday, ending speculation he would be fired after the team won just 20 games in his first year with the Sonics.

Durant chosen as NBA's top rookie
Published Thursday, May. 01, 2008

Seattle SuperSonics swingman Kevin Durant has been selected as the NBA's Rookie of the Year.

Rookie of the Year Basketball
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In this Feb. 26, 2008 file photo, Seattle Supersonics' Kevin Durant dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif. Durant has been chosen as the NBA Rookie of Year, The Associated Press has learned. The honor was first reported by The Seattle Times in Wednesday's April 30, 2008 editions.

Source: Durant to be selected NBA rookie of the year
Published Thursday, May. 01, 2008

SEATTLE The expectations were there for Kevin Durant the day he first arrived in Seattle: anything less than being the best rookie in the NBA would be a disappointment. The 19-year-old didn't disappoint. Durant, the Sonics' dynamic young star, has been chosen as the NBA Rookie of the Year, The Associated Press has learned from a person with knowledge of the vote.

Durant to be NBA's top rookie
Published Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2008

Seattle SuperSonics swingman Kevin Durant has reportedly been selected as the NBA's Rookie of the Year.


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