News from October 15.

Golden State reportedly will match Houston's contract offer of 6 years,
$24.36 million to Marc Jackson and, thus, retain the restricted free 
agent.  Jackson is scheduled to take a physical on Wednesday and then 
sign with Golden State.

Detroit released Nate Green and Ricky Price.

Indiana released William Cunningham and Galen Young.

Orlando released Laron Profit.


Pre-season games
Mem 103, Sea 99 - at Mem
Shane Battier (Mem) had 16 points including 5-7 FG and 5-5 3-pointers
and 8 rebounds.
Lorenzen Wright (Mem) had 12 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Pau Gasol (Mem) had 17 points including 7-11 FG and 9 rebounds.
Brevin Knight (Mem) had 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 steals.
Rashard Lewis (Sea) had 24 points including 10-16 FG and 3-4 3-pointers, 9
rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Gary Payton (Sea) had 19 points and 7 assists.
Brent Barry (Sea) had 18 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 turnovers.

Mil 92, Den 82 - at Mil
Tim Thomas (Mil) had 22 points and 5 rebounds.
Ray Allen (Mil) had 13 points including 3-11 FG and 9 assists.
Jason Caffey (Mil) had 12 points including 5-6 FG and 7 rebounds.
Zendon Hamilton (Den) had 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
George McCloud (Den) had 12 points.

Hou 81, Por 77 - at Corvallis, Oregon
Kenny Thomas (Hou) had 18 points.
Steve Francis (Hou) had 18 points including 6-19 FG.
Derek Anderson (Por) had 13 points including 5-15 FG.
Shawn Kemp (Por) had 12 points and 9 rebounds.