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Thu., Oct. 5, 2006

Not many like the NBA’s new basketball

SONICS, SEAHAWKS, MARINERS

The biggest news in the NBA this week: the new ball.

Exciting, huh.

Anyway, the Sonics weigh in on the new rock from training camp. And they don't like how it feels wet.

Back to the court, Rashad Lewis (Associated Press photo) has something to prove this year. And he's concentrating on playing, not talking – right now.

Posted Oct. 5, 2006, 11:51 a.m.

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