News from October 26.

Chicago signed 1st round draft pick (#24) Dalibor Bagaric to a 3 year, 
$2,563,920 contract with a 4th year worth $1,599,076 at the team's 
option.

Cleveland released Michael Hawkins and Robert Werdann.

The LA Clippers released Ryan Lorthridge and Etdrick Bohannon.

Milwaukee released Roberto Bergersen and Jameel Watkins.

Minnesota released Corey Beck.

New York released Lazaro Borrell.

Philadelphia released Derek Hood.

Portland released C.J. Bruton, Jamel Thomas, and Todd Lindeman.

Seattle released Dickey Simpkins, Eddie Elisma, and Tyson Wheeler.

Toronto released Jeff Sheppard and Nick Sheppard.

Washington released Harvey Grant.


Pre-season games
Uta 104, Dal 87 - at Dal
Karl Malone (Uta) had 26 points including 10-12 FT and 6 assists.
John Starks (Uta) had 16 points including 6-8 FG and 3-3 3-pointers.
Jacque Vaughn (Uta) had 17 points including 3-3 3-pointers.
Michael Finley (Dal) had 13 points.
Shawn Bradley (Dal) had 19 points and 6 rebounds.

Min 88, Det 81 - at Min
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 14 points on 7-21 FG and 11 rebounds.
Terrell Brandon (Min) had 17 points including 7-11 FG, 9 assists, and 4
steals.
Radoslav Nesterovic (Min) had 10 points including 4-11 FG, 9 rebounds, and
4 blocks.
Jerry Stackhouse (Det) had 16 points including 5-19 FG.
Mateen Cleaves (Det) had 10 points and 5 assists.

Ind 106, Chi 103 OT - at South Bend, Indiana
Austin Croshere (Ind) had 15 points.
Jonathan Bender (Ind) had 19 points.
Bruno Sundov (Ind) had 10 points.
Elton Brand (Chi) had 26 points including 6-10 FT and 16 rebounds.
Ron Mercer (Chi) had 20 points.

LAL 98, Pho 84 - at Pho
Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 19 points on 9-14 FG and 1-5 FT and 11
rebounds.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 22 points.
Horace Grant (LAL) had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Tony Delk (Pho) had 21 points including 7-19 FG.
Shawn Marion (Pho) had 10 points including 3-13 FG, 5 rebounds, and 5
assists.
LAL shot 47.8% (43-90) FG and Pho shot 36.3% (29-80) FG.

Por 105, Den 87 - at Por
Shawn Kemp (Por) had 17 points including 7-11 FT and 11 rebounds.
Rasheed Wallace (Por) had 17 points including 6-7 FG.
Damon Stoudamire (Por) had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Robert Pack (Den) had 20 points on 6-7 FG and 8-11 FT and 5 assists.
Voshon Lenard (Den) had 12 points including 5-7 FG.