In case you missed the latest installment in the Seattle Storm Stay/Move Soap Opera:

When last we encountered new owner Clay Bennett, in the world of threat-fact-rumor he had all but moved the teams to Oklahoma City. In fact, co-owner Aubrey McClendon said, "We didn't buy the team to keep it in Seattle." And promptly got fined $250,000 by the NBA.

Important back story: Bennett is an Oklahoma City businessman. The Sonics' ownership group has set a deadline of Oct. 31 to secure an agreement for a new arena in the Seattle area. If a deal is not in place by then, Bennett has said he will begin the process of relocating the Sonics to Oklahoma City.

Then the door was flung open, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett stormed in, flung his coat on a nearby chair and shouted "preposterous!"

Well, perhaps there was no shouting. Or door. Or flinging. But he did say the suggestion that city officials had spoken with the Seattle SuperSonics' ownership group about a possible move was "preposterous."

When last seen Mr. Bennett, looking absolutely FAbulous, was touring Emerald Downs racetrack. While it was unclear if he was having champagne dreams and caviar wishes, it would appear his visit was about more than playing the tri-fecta. (Dramatic close-up. Cut to commercial)

Seems, a while back, the track's owners, the Muckleshoot Indian tribe, had hired consultants to study whether an arena next to the track might work out. Last February, some Sonic-Storm fans had criticized Bennett for not following up on the idea. Now he's ba-aack. Perhaps people have been talking with the Mohegan Sun?

Meanwhile, back in his elegant corporate offices, Bennett has backed away from filing with the NBA for permission to relocate the teams if the October deadline isn't met. Why? He doesn't want to cloud the opening of the Sonics season.

What a thoughtful guy. No wonder he's every basketball-soap fan's favorite.