Sonics training camp starts tomorrow, with the free agent invitee list consisting of journeyman Jermaine Jackson (the one to the left, not the other one)...and that's it. According to TNT Sonic Blogger Eric Williams, GM Sam Presti wants to get busy installing the new system, and it doesn't include wide-spread auditions:
“It allows for us to get right into teaching our system, evaluating the team and getting a feel for where we are,” Presti said. “Our focus for camp has to be on the guys we currently have and getting reps for those guys.
Evidently, this means Doug Christie and former Rainier Beach and USC G Lodrick Stewart - both of whom had been involved in offseason workouts - will be looking for work elsewhere. I guess Dougie always has this to fall back on...let's just hope wifey's not around next time he has trouble chewing and swallowing at Sizzler.
Also, The Times' Percy Allen talks to Earl Watson, and he's understandably giddy to have Mr. Durant as his wingman this season:
"Jason Kidd really loves Kevin Durant," Watson said. "He was like, 'Man, I love that kid. I love playing with him.' He was just raving about him. I was already excited to have a chance to actually play with him for an entire season, and I just wanted to get on the court with him as soon as possible. For a point guard to get that chemistry with a shooter is really important."
I'm putting some thoughts together on camp and the roster right now, I should have it up soon.
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