Earl Watson, one of three Seattle Super Sonics point guards (including fellow Bruin, rookie Russell Westbrook) has broken his thumb. He could miss up to four months, meaning he's out all summer and into next season.

According to the Seattle PI (link above), this makes the Sonics point guard situation "murky."

The injury is a costly one for the Sonics, who likely were hoping to deal Watson or Luke Ridnour this summer to clear playing time for No. 1 draft pick Russell Westbrook. Watson was coming off a career season and was the likely starter for the 2008-09 season.

Ridnour is owed $13 million over the next two seasons and endured an injury-riddled campaign. Westbrook was drafted as the team's point guard of the future and is expected to serve as a backup until he learns the offense and becomes more seasoned.

Watson's injury could mean the Sonics will enter the season with Ridnour as the starter until they deal him and are able to acquire a cheaper veteran. Watson also has two years left on his deal at $12.8 million, but fits more with the Sonics' defensive philosophy.

Best wishes to Earl.