The teleconference Clay had with reporters today re: the latest arena developments has been covered pretty extensively, so I wont rehash all that. But at the end of the teleconference, I asked Clay if the latest news about the arena affects at all the team's decision on Bob Hill or Rick Sund. He lapsed into his King Prevaricate mode, saying on the one hand it would be difficult to invest in a team that clearly is leaving town, then caught himself and said the new owners are still committed to building a championship team. Now, the reference to investing in a winner could have been a reference to re-signing Rashard Lewis, but A) I asked him specifically about Bob and Rick, not Rashard, and B) that would seem to be short-sighted regardless of where the team is playing. I followed up that question by asking him if any announcements regarding Bob or Rick are forthcoming, and he said he expects an announcement by the end of the week. Clay is in New York for the NBA's Board of Governors meeting, which is Thursday and Friday, so I assume he would conclude the BofG meetings and then jump on another teleconference about the futures of Bob and Rick.

Bob spoke extensively after practice today, saying that he has not control over ownership's decision but that he thinks the organization needs continuity and stability more than anything else, not another coach who will install a new system and new philosophies. Bob also said he will play all players tonight in the season finale as a thank you for the hard work put in all season, which to me says the Sonics will try to tank the game as much as the Mavs. At least the Sonics have something to gain by losing. The Mavs could care less either way.

Also. Bob said the team will discuss whether to send Sene back to the D League for the NBDl playoffs, though he suspects they will.