http://www.nba.com/sonics/news/allen070325.html?rss=true<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>By Sam RubensteinMonths ago, I floated the idea that when Ray Allen was slightly banged up the Sonics should have shut him down for the season. They lost many lottery balls in the process of bringing him back, but now Ray is done for the season. Too little, too late for the #1 overall chance at getting the first pick. Right now the Sonics are lumped in a group with Milwaukee, Portland, Charlotte, Philly, and Atlanta. This could lock up the third most lottery balls for Seattle, but the consensus is that after the top 2, there is a steep drop-off in value. Maybe Seattle will be that mystery team that swoops in with blind luck and steals Durant from Danny Ainge?s tampering fingers.</div>
Seattle needs a high lottery pick next year. I think they're backcourt is good as set, but they need some help in the front. Durant looks like he will fit in perfectly. It will be hard for them however, because they have to reach a 45 win season at least not to face a contender in the playoffs next year.
Personally I think they are Ok up front Wilcox, Collison, Swift, and Petro are goinbg to get Better - Watson I think has peaked and Ridnour pisses me off with his inconsistancy and matador defense- I dont see him getting too much better. I cant see them passing up on durant or Oden though if they are available. Not sure what they are going to do with Sene then though.
