"Ray Allen, the Sonics' leading scorer last season, will have arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle tomorrow to remove a loose particle that has bothered him for the past 10 days."

"After consulting with an ankle specialist in Los Angeles on Monday,(Ray)Allen still is mulling his options, which include undergoing surgery ? a scenario that generally includes four to six weeks of recovery ? or opting for an arthroscopic procedure that normally requires 2-3 weeks of rehabilitation.

Sonics guard Ray Allen met with an orthopedist in Los Angeles yesterday to discuss options for his injured right ankle. Although results weren't conclusive, general manager Rick Sund said the ankle could require surgery.

"It's a situation where he met with the doctors, and now he's going to talk to some of his advisers," Sund said. "Surgery is an option. If he elects to go the surgery route, it would be Friday or Saturday."

Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan revealed on Saturday that Ronald "Flip" Murray will replace Ray Allen in the starting lineup when the Sonics open the season against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday in Japan.

With Murray at shooting guard and Calvin Booth beating out Jerome James at center, it means that 40 percent of the Sonics' starting lineup has very little experience.

"Seattle SuperSonics guard Ray Allen will require an arthroscopic procedure to remove a loose particle in his right ankle and will miss at least the team's first two regular-season games, probably more."

"Sonics coach Nate McMillan confirmed Friday that Calvin Booth most likely will start at center when the team opens the regular season against the Los Angeles Clippers in Japan on Thursday."

Jerome James will come off the bench.

The Seattle Supersonics might have a major problem on their hands.

On Thursday, it was revealed during an MRI exam that Ray Allen has a loose item in his right ankle.

Allen will visit a specialist today in Seattle to find out what the loose item is.

"Sonics general manager Rick Sund said late Thursday that team officials didn't have any additional information. He didn't know if the loose particle was a bone chip, a torn ligament or some other loose material."

"The Sonics exercised their fourth-year option on forward Vladimir Radmanovic, general manager Rick Sund announced yesterday. Radmanovic is now signed through the 2004-05 season."

The Sonics also waived guard Galen Young and center Mikki Moore. Their roster is now at 15.

Could the Seattle Supersonics be on their way to Sodo after their KeyArena lease expires in 2010?

"Developer Frank Stagen met with Sonics owners last month to propose building an arena at Terminal 46, according to several sources familiar with the meeting. The facility would anchor a redevelopment proposal that Stagen is pushing to turn the sprawling asphalt container yard into a neighborhood of housing, offices and a park."

"I'm just looking forward to getting a chance to get out and play with the guys," he said yesterday. "I'm tired of watching them and ready to play."