Age: 18, born Dec. 3, 1985, in Bakersfield, Calif.

High school: Bakersfield, Calif.

Acquired: Drafted in first round (12th overall) in 2004.

Game time: Swift has made progress through the summer league and exhibition season, but the Sonics aren't expecting him to do much more this season than sit on the bench during games and learn from assistant coach Jack Sikma during practices.

On second thought: Swift committed originally to play at USC before deciding instead to enter the NBA draft.