First dispatched from was forward Vladimir Radmanovic, who balked at a six-year, $42 million offer from the Sonics last off-season and instead signed a one-year tender. Struggling and wildly inconsistent, Radmanovic was dealt to the Clippers for forward Chris Wilcox, who had fallen out of favor in Los Angeles.

Radmanovic will be a free agent at the end of the season and General Manager Rick Sund said indications were he would not re-sign with the Sonics. His departure is expected to be just the start.

The acquisition of Wilcox leaves a surplus of power forwards and could spell an end to the Seattle careers of Reggie Evans and Danny Fortson. Once a starter, Evans is now the last man on the bench. Fortson, battling injuries, has not played since Jan. 6.