Cornett: Deal is done, Sonics coming

 
By Bryan Dean
Published: April 19, 2008

Although some fans in Seattle may still hold out hope for the SuperSonics to stay in their town, Oklahoma City Mayor Cornett said Friday the deal is done — the NBA will come to Oklahoma City .

"We have a signed lease with the franchise,” Cornett said. "I've been communicating for months that this was an if/when situation. The city was working very hard to determine if a team would be coming. That part of the e...


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