<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Sonics will open their exhibition schedule against Nate McMillan's Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 12 at the Rose Garden and the rematch is booked for Oct. 28 in Spokane. The game in Eastern Washington is part of many where the league spreads its brand to areas without teams. The NBA released its 119-game preseason schedule today and the Sonics will play eight exhibition matchups, none at KeyArena. Seattle's exhibition schedule, which includes one back-to-back from Phoenix to Golden State, is the beginning of its defense of its Northwest Division title. The Sonics were 52-30 last season, and one a first-round playoff series against Sacramento.</div> Seattle Times. Full Schedule.
