News from October 12. Philadelphia released Robb Dryden and Jeff Myers. Cleveland released Chris Carr, Tito Maddox, and Geoff Owens. Preseason games Tor 88, Det 81 at Det Vince Carter (Tor) had 28 points including 12-13 FT. Chris Bosh (Tor) had 17 points and 7 rebounds. Chauncey Billups (Det) had 19 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals. Ben Wallace (Det) had 14 points, 20 rebounds including 7 offensive, and 6 turnovers. SA 85, NY 78 at NY Tim Duncan (SA) had 14 points. Robert Horry (SA) had 12 points on 5-6 FG. Kurt Thomas (NY) had 12 points. Matt Carroll (NY) had 12 points. NO 89, Hou 71 at Hou Baron Davis (NO) had 18 points and 8 assists. George Lynch (NO) had 15 points on 6-7 FG and 3-3 3-pointers and 6 rebounds. Steve Francis (Hou) had 17 points. Yao Ming (Hou) had 15 points and 6 rebounds.