News from October 9. New York signed Dikembe Mutombo to a 2 year, $8.5 million contract. Austin Croshere (Ind) is expected to be out 2 to 4 weeks with a pulled left hamstring. New York released Ronald Blackshear. Orlando released Rick Apodaca and Derrick Dial. Preseason games Min 99, Mil 98 at Columbus, Ohio Kevin Garnett (Min) had 30 points including 12-18 FG and 6 rebounds. Sam Cassell (Min) had 21 points. Keith McLeod (Min) had 8 points including 2-7 FG and the game winning 3-pointer with 2 seconds left and 6 rebounds. Michael Redd (Mil) had 21 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Dan Gadzuric (Mil) had 19 points including 5-11 FT and 10 rebounds. NJ 84, NY 75 at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Alonzo Mourning (NJ) had 13 points including 3-4 FG and 6 rebounds. Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 10 points on 2-8 FG and 6-10 FT and 7 rebounds. Shandon Anderson (NY) had 15 points and 6 rebounds. Maciej Lampe (NY) had 11 points including 3-10 FG. NJ shot 27-43 FT and NY shot 14-18 FT. Den 113, Pho 100 at Den Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 19 points. Andre Miller (Den) had 14 points including 5-6 FG and 6 assists. Joe Johnson (Pho) had 22 points. Amare Stoudemire (Pho) had 17 points and 7 rebounds. Sac 111, Por 100 at Eugene, Oregon Predrag Stojakovic (Sac) had 18 points. Mike Bibby (Sac) had 16 points including 8-10 FT and 5 assists. Bonzi Wells (Por) had 20 points and 5 turnovers. Zach Randolph (Por) had 17 points and 8 rebounds. Sac shot 57.1% (40-70) FG and Por shot 46.4% (39-84) FG.