News from October 28.

Avery Johnson (Dal) announced his retirement as a player.  Dallas named
Johnson as an assistant coach.

Atlanta released Lonny Baxter and Donnell Harvey.

Boston picked up their 05-06 option for Jiri Welsch.

Chicago released Gary Trent and Cezary Trybanski.

Cleveland picked up their 05-06 option for Drew Gooden.

Golden State released Brandon Armstrong.

Houston released Derrick Zimmerman.

Houston signed Andre Barrett.

Indiana exercised their 05-06 option for Fred Jones.

Indiana released Rashad Wright, Randy Holcomb, and Desmon Farmer.

The LA Clippers released Trajan Langdon, Kaniel Dickens, and Terence Morris.

Milwaukee released Tommy Adams, Juaquin Hawkins, and Jelani McCoy.

Minnesota released Anthony Goldwire and Kasib Powell.

New Orleans released Tremaine Fowlkes and Nate Williams.

Philadelphia picked their 05-06 option for John Salmons.

Portland released Geno Carlisle.

San Antonio released Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje.

Seattle released Mateen Cleaves and Galen Young.


Preseason games
Dal 112, Sac 93  at Dal
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 30 points including 11-16 FG, 7 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Devin Harris (Dal) had 24 points including 12-15 FT and 3 steals.
Josh Howard (Dal) had 21 points.
Bobby Jackson (Sac) had 15 points.
Dal shot 54.1% (40-74) FG and Sac shot 44.1% (30-68) FG.

Cle 99, Atl 94  at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cle) had 22 points and 10 rebounds including 5
offensive.
Jeff McInnis (Cle) had 16 points, 5 assists, and 6 turnovers.
Al Harrington (Atl) had 18 points and 3 steals.
Jason Collier (Atl) had 18 points including 8-10 FT.

Den 93, Hou 88  at Hou
Voshon Lenard (Den) had 13 points including 3-4 3-pointers.
Kenyon Martin (Den) had 13 points including 4-5 FG.
Jim Jackson (Hou) had 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Tracy McGrady (Hou) had 18 points including 6-18 FG and 7 assists.

NJ 96, Phi 94  at NJ
Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 21 points including 7-11 FT and the game winning
dunk with .8 seconds left, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Rodney Buford (NJ) had 20 points including 4-6 3-pointers and 6 rebounds.
Andre Iguodala (Phi) had 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.

NY 89, Uta 83  at NY
Tim Thomas (NY) had 23 points including 7-10 FG.
Trevor Ariza (NY) had 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Matt Harpring (Uta) had 17 points.
NY shot 33-40 FT and Uta shot 14-20 FT.

Mem 99, Mil 92  at Green Bay, Wisconsin
Stromile Swift (Mem) had 24 points including 8-10 FT, 7 rebounds, and 4
blocks.
Earl Watson (Mem) had 12 points and 12 assists.
Michael Redd (Mil) had 20 points and 6 rebounds.
Mem shot 37-47 FT and Mil shot 21-27 FT.

LAL 97, Was 87  at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 19 points on 4-14 FG and 11-12 FT.
Lamar Odom (LAL) had 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Larry Hughes (Was) had 15 points.

Pho 109, LAC 88  at LAC
Quentin Richardson (Pho) had 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Steve Nash (Pho) had 17 points and 6 assists.
Shawn Marion (Pho) had 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Bobby Simmons (LAC) had 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Corey Maggette (LAC) had 18 points on 4-14 FG and 91-0 FT and 6 rebounds.