Depth may be an issue for the Seattle Supersonics, especially early, with the team receiving news that starting center Vitaly Potapenko fractured the ring finger of his right hand during the victory against Portland and will be sidelined for five to six weeks.

According to the Seattle Times the Sonics may also be without star forward Rashard Lewis for the opener because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Jerome James, who hasn't played in four of the past five games, will start at center for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Clippers.

"Health for any team is very important, and losing Vitaly is a blow," McMillan said. "But like I told them, you've got to move on. Injuries are a part of the game."