I should be back after the holiday weekend with some fantasy related columns, as some hardcore work begins on the draft guide. Until then, here's what's going on.

The Sonics are officially done in Seattle. We all knew it was coming, although it was just a matter of when. Honestly, if they had to go, it's probably best it happened sooner than later. It would have been very tough for the team to do much in Seattle if they knew they were on a short leash. That goes all the way from Kevin Durant, through P.J. Carlesimo and down to the dude selling tickets. It's a sad day in Seattle, no doubt. The good news for the city is that Sub Pop is still kicking it with great new music from Band of Horses, Grand Archives, Fleet Foxes and the Shins. There is a nice three-part story about the current Seattle music scene on YouTube, which you can check out by clicking on the link. I really hope basketball returns to Seattle sooner than later. Those folks have had a tough sports life, and things aren't exactly looking up for the Mariners or Seahawks, either.

Elton Brand is pondering an offer from the Warriors, but I still think he's going to stick with the Clippers so he can play with his newest potential teammate, Baron Davis. Davis shocked the league by bailing to the Clips, his relationship with Don Nelson and Chris Mullin obviously shot. Corey Maggette is not going to play for the Clippers next year, and is currently pondering an offer from the Celtics. I would not be surprised to see him in Boston next year, looking for that elusive championship.

Gilbert Arenas is going back to the Wizards, along with Antawn Jamison, but I'm not sure they can ever win the East with all their eggs in that basket.

I saw Filter in Indy on Wednesday and Tom Petty on Thursday. Filter was surprisingly good, after disappointing me the last time I saw them, while Petty was classic Petty. Good times all the way around. My mini vacation is about over and it's time to start throwing out the fantasy goodies for the upcoming season. They're coming soon.

Doc