News from October 13. Seattle released Matt Barnes and Sam Hoskin. Brian Cook (LAL) will undergo surgery on his ring finger on his left hand to repair a fracture dislocation. He is expected to be out at least 6 weeks. Utah released Paul Grant, Ademola Okulaja, and Lavor Postell. Preseason games Mil 87, Cle 81 at Cle Brian Skinner (Mil) had 20 points including 9-12 FG, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Erick Strickland (Mil) had 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. J.R. Bremer (Cle) had 16 points. Ricky Davis (Cle) had 14 points. Atl 98, Min 86 at Min Stephen Jackson (Atl) had 21 points and 5 rebounds. Obinna Ekezie (Atl) had 15 points including 6-8 FG and 8 rebounds. Kevin Garnett (Min) had 17 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 6 turnovers. Sam Cassell (Min) had 11 points including 4-12 FG and 7 assists.