Seattle P-I columnist Art Theil says that it's time for the Sonics to move Gary Payton.  "Axle-deep in mediocrity while the game rapidly changes, the Sonics have no way up except to move Payton out."  Theil also says the team has to be prepared for the fact that is going to get worse over the next two or three years, and needs to start rebuilding as soon as possible.  
In a feature on Wally Walker, the P-I's Ronald Tillery also makes it clear that the Sonics are headed nowhere but down and must start making drastic moves.  Plan A combines overpaid Vin Baker and the #12 pick for a solid post player, while Plan B sees both Baker and Payton going so the team can start over.