<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <div class="bi">Quick Shots</div> <div> <span style="font-style: italic">Oct 11</span> - The next time you see Sonics veteran Luke Ridnour, he will be wearing a mask. The point guard learned Wednesday afternoon he has a non-displaced fracture of the nasal bone, according to a team spokesman. Ridnour was immediately fitted for a mask, which he'll wear for four to five weeks.</p> </p> Some Sonics fans were surprised at swingman Damien Wilkins' team-high 18 points against the Kings. He has been a solid player for Seattle the past three seasons, but was unable to show much under former coach Bob Hill. "I could say it was because of [former stars] Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, but I'd be lying," Wilkins said. "There was a disconnect with coach Hill and I. Everyone knows it."</p> </p> Center Robert Swift was unable to complete a full practice after playing 22 minutes against the Kings. Swift played well Tuesday, finishing with eight points and seven rebounds in his first game since having his right ACL surgically repaired. -- <font color="#000000">Seattle Times</font></p> </p> </p> [*]The Seattle SuperSonics ownership group filed for a notice of removal Tuesday in King County Superior Court to have the City of Seattle's lawsuit against the team moved to U.S. District court in Seattle. The team?s request was granted, and the matter is now in the hands of the federal court, where Judge Ricardo Martinez will hold a hearing Oct. 19. -- <font color="#000000">Tacoma News Tribune</font> [*]</div> </div>
