Eric Williams covered the Sonics' last season in Seattle. A Tacoma native, Eric graduated from Mount Tahoma High and the University of Puget Sound.
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Today's look at the Northwest Division.
Seattle: Here’s my story from today on the Sonics dealing with nagging injuries. Kevin Pelton from supersonics.com also has an update from Thursday’s practice.
Portland: Blazer center Joel Przybilla is looking to stay injury-free this season. And Brandon Roy is confident rest will be the cure to his injured heel getting better.
Denver: Allen Iverson’s contract is up in two years. And he could be headed elsewhere after that if he believes the Nuggets can’t compete for a championship. Iverson also comments on the $44,000 lawsuit filed against him over canceling an appearance at a youth rally in Omaha, Neb.
Newest Nugget Stacey Augmon says playing basketball beats spinning class.
Utah: Jazz owner Larry Miller says a sit down with coach Jerry Sloan helped sway Andrei Kirilenko’s to stay in Utah.
Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer still are not participating in camp. Williams had his wisdom teeth pulled, and Boozer is with his son, who is recovering from a bone marrow transplant in Miami.
Minnesota: Big bodies Craig Smith and Chris Richard should compete for minutes at power forward.
Ryan Gomes has been impressed with rookie teammate Corey Brewer’s defense in practice.
ESPN Insider John Hollinger predicts the Sonics to finish 10th in the Western Conference. Look at the complete rankings here.
