The Seattle SuperSonics waived guard Jermaine Jackson today, bringing their roster to 14 players, all with guaranteed contracts.

Jackson, 31, signed a nonguaranteed contract with Seattle before training camp. He was an NBA journeyman who had played for five different teams, most recently for Milwaukee in the 2005-06 season.

Jackson saw action in four preseason games for Seattle, averaging 1.3 points and 1.5 assists.

The Sonics practiced for two hours today in preparation for Tuesday’s game against Golden State. It appears that Coach P.J. Carlesimo has switched gears and will only play nine or 10 guys on Tuesday in anticipation of the beginning of the regular season in just over a week.

Carlesimo would not commit to a starting lineup. He said the starting lineup could be fluid for the first month of the regular season as he attempts to find the right combinations to begin games and come of the bench.

“Until we put guys out there in games that matter and see how they do we’re not going to know,” Carlesimo said about determining a starting lineup. “I don’t think it’s something we are going to solve in the near future. Nor do I think it’s something that’s going to resolve itself in a couple a games.
“Regardless of how well or poorly and individual plays, he’s going to have to get some time. We’re probably going to just have to pretty much go with our best guess, out best opinion and say these are the nine or 10 guys we’re going to play right now. And in another two weeks that might change.”

Listen to Carlesimo discuss the starting lineup issue here.

However, don’t be surprised if the starting lineup includes both Chris Wilcox and Nick Collison manning the inside for Seattle. So far, the two power forwards have been the most consistent guys inside for Seattle. And with Robert Swift probably not able to play in the second games of back-to-back contests initially to rest his swelling knee, Collison and Wilcox will probably see a lot of time together on the floor.

Another reason you’ll see a lot of the Collison-Wilcox combo inside is because the Sonics have been outplayed inside in the last two games against the Lakers and the Rockets, and part of that has to do with either Collison or Wilcox being out of those games.

Still no word on who will emerge in the battle at point guard. Either Luke Ridnour or Earl Watson will start against Golden State, and both probably see about the same amount of time on the floor. Eventually Carlesimo will have to choose which way he wants to go here, but expect both to see consistent minutes early on.

Delonte West remains an enigma. He’s looked good both times he’s played, but West was hurt again at practice on Monday (right thigh bruise), and is a game-time decision on Tuesday.

West’s nagging ailments have kept him from competing for a starting role at the point guard position. However, I think he’s done enough to prove that if healthy he can contribute.

I also talked to Jeff Green, who says he’s adjusting to the pace of the league and looking forward to the regular season. You might see Jeff Green or Wally Szczerbiak play some power forward again this week with Seattle playing against smaller lineups in Golden State and Phoenix.

Listen to the full conversation with Jeff Green here.