It's still early, but here's a quick look at how the minutes may shape up next year for the Sonics.
Player, Minutes
Allen, 37
Lewis, 37
Wilcox, 34
Ridnour, 30
Watson, 28
Swift, 21
Collison, 18
Petro, 18
Wilkins, 15
Sene, 5
Gelabale, 5
Total, 248
Those numbers are obviously subject to change, especially in regard to Swift and Petro, as nobody knows which of those two guys will take over the 5 spot this year (my early vote is for Swift, if for no other reason than his additional seasoning and apparent physical development during the offseason). Plus, it's possible that Ridnour may see his numbers decline as the season progresses and Bob Hill salivates at the idea of Watson's strong defense getting more PT.
Thoughts?
Wednesday, August 16
Wilcox, The Second Coming?
If you dig deep enough in the coverage surrounding Chris Wilcox' signing, you'll find some good stuff:
"There is always going to be somebody who is hating on you. They hated on Jesus, so I can’t say they won’t hate on me.”
"There is always going to be somebody who is hating on you. They hated on Jesus, so I can’t say they won’t hate on me.”
Tuesday, August 15
Sonic News
Quite a bit of Sonic coverage in the 3 dailies today, and by Sonic coverage, I mean coverage other than Clay Bennett/OKC/Schultz coverage (which, I think we can all agree, is about as fun to read as a study on snail remains).
Anyhow, the Times, PI, and Tribune all agree that Chris Wilcox will be inked to a 3-year deal, with his salary targeted at either $7 or $8 million per season, or basically what everyone's been expecting for about 2 months.
(It's official - read the Sonics' press release here.)
Buried in Frank Hughes' story at the Tribune was this nugget:
"From here, Sund is expected to offer a two-year, $25 million contract extension to Rashard Lewis in late September..."
Sounds as though Lewis would be getting slightly less than his market value, but it's a good deal for the Sonics. Also of note from the PI:
"Wilcox is expected to compete with Nick Collison for the starting power forward position this season ..."
Really, does anyone expect Collison to have any chance at all of starting over Wilcox? I think it would be more likely to see Earl Watson surpass Ridnour than to see Collison surpass Wilcox, but maybe I'm off base here.
In any event, a good bit of news for the Sonics today, amidst a summer of craptacular headlines. Hooray for us.
Anyhow, the Times, PI, and Tribune all agree that Chris Wilcox will be inked to a 3-year deal, with his salary targeted at either $7 or $8 million per season, or basically what everyone's been expecting for about 2 months.
(It's official - read the Sonics' press release here.)
Buried in Frank Hughes' story at the Tribune was this nugget:
"From here, Sund is expected to offer a two-year, $25 million contract extension to Rashard Lewis in late September..."
Sounds as though Lewis would be getting slightly less than his market value, but it's a good deal for the Sonics. Also of note from the PI:
"Wilcox is expected to compete with Nick Collison for the starting power forward position this season ..."
Really, does anyone expect Collison to have any chance at all of starting over Wilcox? I think it would be more likely to see Earl Watson surpass Ridnour than to see Collison surpass Wilcox, but maybe I'm off base here.
In any event, a good bit of news for the Sonics today, amidst a summer of craptacular headlines. Hooray for us.
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