While the Sonics are thrilled with the contributions of Kurt Thomas, the veteran is a free agent after the season and could draw major trade interest for a team needing a defensive-minded big man. Thomas, who has grabbed 10 or more rebounds five times, makes $8 million and said he wants to play at least two more years.

Thomas was asked before the game whether he liked Oklahoma -- implying the Sonics are headed there next season -- and he said he was more of a "Texas guy." When a reporter mentioned that he had to be re-signed to potentially play in Oklahoma, Thomas smiled.