Hi, Guys (Percy and Jayda, I mean), thanks for the always-great Sonics coverage.

Those audio files are fantabulous!

Folks like me stuck out-of-country or otherwise unable to see/listen to the game would be very interested to see the blog used for some in-game (and out-of-game!) commentary when/if you have the time. It's a great chance for you to state your opinion rather than just be reporters--such as, were Durant's shots in the flow of the game, were they good shots? Or was he forcing up bricks? Why do you think West was more effective than Watson, beyond "energy"? And why do you think Watson was ineffective (aren't these guys getting paid enough to be energetic?)? I'd always had the impression reading stories from afar that he was the lockdown defender and steady team handler of the two (he & Ridnour, I mean, not he & West), but if my impression is accurate, it seems like West has him beat on both fronts, to my surprise. West could be the steal of that trade (although I think Szerbiak will prove valuable).

Can you imagine the Celtics with West added to their current lineup? He's their missing piece... all they'd need then would be a lumbering big body a la Cartwright...

The reason Geoff Baker's M's blog was such a huge hit, in my opinion, was his using the platform to provide insightful opinion/analysis. It's a great opportunity for someone to step up to the Kelley realm without having to wait another 5-8 years... if they were interested... and even if you're not interested, I and others will no doubt be lurking, checking the blog every day for your tasty tidbits. Thanks!

The biggest surprise was Delonte West. He was great. I dont see why the Sonics decided not to offer him a contract extenstion.

He made the team go.

The biggest surprise was Delonte West. He was great. I dont see why the Sonics decided not to offer him a contract extention.

He made the team go.

Watson was terrible last night (despite his 7 assists). He stagnates the offense. If it weren't for Delonte West, who came in twice while the Sonics were 10 points down, bringing them back both times and, at one point, giving them a 7 point lead, the Sonics would have lost by 40 points.

Durant did fine. His shots came in the flow of the offense (maybe a couple times he went to the rack, forcing the issue). The main thing I noticed, early on, were his Rookie nerves. After he calmed down, relaxed, he did just fine. He is going to be a special player.

Johan Petro is still terrible. His boxscore lies (10 rebounds - 2 blocks). The kid can't guard anybody 1-on-1, and I doubt he ever will. His two blocks, I believe, were against a small guard (he blocked the shot over Watson's back), and I think the other came against Carmelo, who allowed the shot to be blocked, assuming he would draw a foul. As for the boards... the guy's 6-10 and the ball kept bouncing right at him. He better grab the thing... Finally, on offense (yes the kid has a decent stroke, I'll give him that), he isolates as if he were KG. He's not. And never will be.

Luke deserves some tick. In just one game Watson has proven he is incapable of running the point. Delonte has shown that he is (if given enough time), but he is so explosive coming off the bench, I hestitate in demanding he be named the permanent starter.

Luke should start against the Suns, if there is any sanity left in Carlesimo. (After all, he did allow Johan and Watson on the court... more than once.)

It is obvious that the sonics plan on dealing Luke to a team in need of a point gaurd. There is no room for a duck that cant play defense on a team that already has enough problems on the defensive side of the ball. We do not need 2 point gaurds that cant shoot either. Keep Earl because he can play D and start Delonte, he looks to have alot of poise and promise.

By the way, was nobody else impressed with the hard nosed play out of Jeff Green. Blocked an Iverson layup while playing him man2man and seemed to be a future disruptive force on defense.

3 years from now the OKC Supersooners will look back and think what a trade we made dumping Allen for these two studs.

Now lets beat the Suns tonight!!!!!!!!!!

Loved the play of Wilcox, Wilkins and Green. I agree bring Watson off the bench and start Delonte. They both bring a different type of energy Watson on defense and Delonte on offense. I think Watson would be more effective bringing defense off the bench.

Loved the play of Wilcox, Wilkins and Green. I agree bring Watson off the bench and start Delonte. They both bring a different type of energy Watson on defense and Delonte on offense. I think Watson would be more effective bringing defense off the bench.

U guy's got to kidding me.Watson is a terible point guard he want to score more than passing the ball. Luke is more of a true point guard than any of them he just need to put some weight.D'antoni of phoenix suns invited luke for olympic try out because he remind him of steve nash the way he handle the ball.Pls P.j ,wake up and start luke ridnour on a point.

U guy's got to be kidding me.Watson is a terible point guard he want to score more than passing the ball. Luke is more of a true point guard than any of them he just need to put some weight.D'antoni of phoenix suns invited luke for olympic try out because he remind him of steve nash the way he handle the ball.Pls P.j ,wake up and start luke ridnour on a point.