October 2001

October 1:
Another Down Year in Seattle, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes
Sonics Shaping Up, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore

October 3:
Meet Skinny Vinny, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Payton Buys Into Sonics Plan, Seattle P-I,, Laura Vecsey
Sonics Notebook: Team Centers on Booth, Seattle P-I, Molly Yanity
Schultz Reaches Out to Baker, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes
Williams Signs with Seattle, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 4:
The New Rashard: Sonics Want Lewis To Step Into Leadership Role, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Notebook: Elisma Tries Again, Seattle P-I, Dan Raley
No Joke: Barry A Stand-Up Guy, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 5:
Eight Hopefuls Vie for Sonics' Last Two Spots, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Notebook: Yugoslav Center Has Most Upside, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Camp McMillan: It's Nate's Show Now, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 6:
Rush Seeks Redemption With Sonics, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Sonics Guard Contest Down to a Three-For-All, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio

October 7:
Down-Sized Center Hopes He Fits Seattle's Needs, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
With Payton, Sonics Again in Good Hands, Seattle Times, Howard Schultz
Cuts Are Looming in Sonics-Land, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 8:
Sonics Notebook: Baker Displays His Old Self, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore

October 9:
Sonics' Watson Sidelined With Bruised Heel, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Notebook: McMillan Convinced M's Will Win, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Sonics Have Luxury of Paying no Luxury Tax, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 10:
Players, Fans to Encounter Tighter Security, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Notebook: Rising Star Lewis Takes Leading Role, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Sonics Call on the Past to Enhance Team's Future, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 11:
Spirited Sonics Open With Rout of Clippers, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Flash Potential, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
New-Look Baker Displays Strong Defense, Agility, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 12:
Sonics Make Wrong Moves in 94-92 Loss, Seattle Times, Mark Fitzhenry

October 13:
Who'll Take Patterson's Place?, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Harvey Could Stick, Giving Team Options in Frontcourt, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Sonics Trim Gill, Elisma, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 14:
Nate's at the Head of the Class, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
T-Wolves' Brandon Kills Chances of Future Trade, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 15:
Seattle's Shooting Goes Cold in the Desert, Seattle Times, Todd Etshman
Watson Makes Bid for Sonics Roster Spot in Loss to Suns, Seattle P-I, Jeff Simon
Sonics Lackluster in Defeat, Tacoma News-Tribune, Paul Coro

October 16:
Sonics Let Lead Get Away in Loss Against Grizzlies, Seattle Times, Brian Douglas
Sonics Solid for Three Quarters, Fall to Memphis, Tacoma News-Tribune, Marlon Morgan

October 17:
Sonics See Future in Booth, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Notebook: Rookie Dealing With 'Rough' Time, Seattle P-I< Molly Yanity

October 18:
A Real Hair-Shaving Experience, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonic Evaluation Resumes Tonight, Seattle P-I, Staff
Mistake-Prone, But Full of Promise, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 19:
For Starters, This One Was Huge, Seattle Times, Jayda Evans
Lewis Steps Up in Sonics Win, Seattle P-I, Steve Kiggins
Sonics Hang On to Outlast Kings, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 20:
Draft Pick Watson Will Get a 'Good, Long Look', Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Barry a Walking Clipboard, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 21:
Selfless Barry Poised for His Shot, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio

October 22:
Sonics Rip Warriors, Seattle P-I, Mitch Stephens
Aspiring Sonics Get Long Last Looks, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 23:
Williams' Broken Finger Puts Rookie in Spotlight, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Place Faith in Watson, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Williams' Injury Benefits Rookie, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 24:
Mason's Work Ethic May Cement Position, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Mason Soars, On and Off Court, for Sonics, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
McMillan Would Like Schedule to be Reconsidered, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 25:
Add Baker to the List of Increasing Injuries, Seattle Times, Jayda Evans
Sonics Downright Thin Without Vin, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Injuries Force Sonics' 'Little Guys' to Play Big in Small Ball, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 26:
Sonics Like James' Progress, Seattle P-I, Jim Burton
Sonics Pay for Slow Start Against Jazz in Road Loss, Tacoma News-Tribune, Matt Gaschk

October 27:
McMillan's Solutions Pay Off in 106-88 Win, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Knock Off Kings, Seattle P-I, Sam Amick

October 28:
'New' Sonics Will Bring Back That Old Magic, Seattle Times, Howard Schultz

October 29:
Payton Puts More Muscle in his Hustle, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Different Zone, but Few Changes, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Injuries Bite Sonics, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Banged-Up Back Could Bench Baker, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes

October 31:
Sonics, Lewis Fall in Opener, Seattle Times, Nunyo Demasio
Sonics Open as Mystery Team, Seattle Times, Steve Kelley
Sonics Fall But Find Solace, Seattle P-I, Jim Moore
Sonics Notebook: Kings See Promise in Young Sonics, Seattle P-I, Sam Amick
Kings Rule Sonics Inside, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes
Sonics Likely Won't Seek Out McKey, Tacoma News-Tribune, Frank Hughes