Bennett takes next step to move Sonics to OKC

[TornadoesFan]

The Seattle SuperSonics move to OKC is looking more definite with each news release. The Sonics are filing for arbitration to get out of their arena lease. Here an excerpt from the most recent.

"I absolutely know the team can survive and be profitable in Oklahoma City. ... It will certainly work today a heck of a lot better than it's working here today," Bennett said, with a small chuckle. "The Ford Center [there] is quite adequate -- but another building would be needed in the future.

"I can assure you there is high interest in bringing the league to Oklahoma City."

Bennett sounds like a prospective owner trying to lure an NBA expansion franchise. Looks like the (smart) money says the NBA will be in OKC in 2008-2009.

[Laramie]

Get ready for a real fight!

As Seattle tries to tie the Sonics feet to KeyArena, this will definitely BACKFIRE!

Seattle is not going to keep the Sonics or be considered for a future expansion franchise until they build a new arena.

Currently, the City of Seattle gets all of the arena revenue from the sale of Suites and the Sonics have the highest lease payments at $1.2 million a year.

No locals (Seattelites would want to own the Sonics with what they've put Howard (Starbucks) Schultz through and now Bennett & Company!