News from January 6.

Philadelphia released Zendon Hamilton.

Cleveland activated Dajuan Wagner and DeSagana Diop and placed Ira Newble
(right quadriceps contusion) and Bruno Sundov (right Achilles tendinitis) on
IR.

Milwaukee released Dan Langhi.

Chicago released Linton Johnson.

Boston suspended Vin Baker for 3 games for failure to comply with his
alcohol treatment program.

Phoenix released Charlie Ward.

Utah released Paul Grant.

Houston released Alton Ford.

Tuesday's Memphis-Portland game was postponed due to a winter storm.  The
game has been rescheduled for March 3.


SA 94, Was 72  at SA
Tim Duncan (SA) had 16 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks.
Tony Parker (SA) had 16 points including 7-11 FG, 6 rebounds, and 6
assists.
Ron Mercer (SA) had 14 points.
Gilbert Arenas (Was) had 17 points including 6-19 FG and 6 rebounds.
SA shot 50% (40-80) FG and Was shot 32.9% (26-79) FG.
SA shot 12-15 FT and Was shot 17-31 FT.

Min 106, LAL 90  at Min
Latrell Sprewell (Min) had 30 points and 5 rebounds.
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 26 points including 12-20 FG, 18 rebounds, 8
assists, and 5 turnovers.
Sam Cassell (Min) had 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Brian Cook (LAL) had 16 points.
Min shot 54.4% (43-79) FG and LAL shot 40% (36-90) FG.
Troy Hudson (Min, sprained right ankle) and Shaquille O'Neal (LAL,
strained right calf) did not play.

Ind 114, Orl 107  at Ind
Ron Artest (Ind) had 23 points including 9-16 FG.
Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) had 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Al Harrington (Ind) had 19 points.
Juwan Howard (Orl) had 19 points.
Tracy McGrady (Orl) had 43 points including 8-11 3-pointers and 7-10 FT.

Sac 105, Atl 89  at Sac
Predrag Stojakovic (Sac) had 28 points including 5-11 3-pointers and 3
steals.
Brad Miller (Sac) had 20 points including 9-16 FG, 10 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Mike Bibby (Sac) had 19 points including 7-11 FG and 6 assists.
Stephen Jackson (Atl) had 19 points.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Atl) had 19 points and 8 rebounds.
Lawrence Funderburke (Sac, left Achilles) did not play.

NJ 92, LAC 75  at NJ
Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Kerry Kittles (NJ) had 11 points and 4 steals.
Jason Kidd (NJ) had 32 points including 13-22 FG, 8 assists, and 3 steals.
Elton Brand (LAC) had 11 points and 16 rebounds including 7 offensive.
Chris Kaman (LAC) had 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Aaron Williams (NJ, pulled groin) did not play.

Cle 107, NY 96  at Cle
Eric Williams (Cle) had 22 points and 6 rebounds.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cle) had 24 points and 7 rebounds.
LeBron James (Cle) had 14 points including 6-17 FG and 10 assists.
Keith Van Horn (NY) had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Kurt Thomas (NY) had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Allan Houston (NY) had 18 points including 6-18 FG and 4-6 3-pointers.