Quick action needed if Seattle wants new team

With the SuperSonics on their way out, Seattle needs to act fast if it wants a new NBA team soon. Commissioner David Stern sent the city a warning Wednesday, saying officials have less than 18 months to come up with a funding plan for a KeyArena renovation if there′s hope of an NBA return within five years. A settlement reached Wednesday between the SuperSonics and the city terminates the current lease and allows owner Clay Bennett to move the team to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season.