We've heard for a long time that as part of their scorched earth campaign, that Seattle was going to force all the NBA teams to open up their books but it doesn't sound like this gets them there


NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Monday that the NBA must release internal documents about the Sonics relocation to Oklahoma City to the City of Seattle.

During the 90-minute hearing in Federal Court, Judge Loretta A. Preska also said that should it become relevant, NBA Commissioner David Stern could be deposed.

Early in the hearing, Preska sent both groups to the jury room to come to a resolution regarding which documents were fair game. She admonished the parties, saying, “(These discussions) should have already happened."

“I would characterize it as a success,” said Paul Lawrence, the lead lawyer for the City of Seattle. “Our basic goal was to get the documents pertaining to the move and we got them. We’re also going to get a deposition, so we’re happy about that.”

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