News from October 3. Golden State picked up their 07-08 options for Ike Diogu and Andris Biedrins. Golden State released Devin Brown. Phil Jackson (LAL) underwent right hip replacement surgery. Assistant coach Kurt Rambis is running the Lakers' training camp in Jackson's absence. Portland signed Ime Udoka. Sacramento signed Maurice Taylor. Older news: Portland signed 1st round draft pick (#27) Sergio Rodriguez to a 2 year, $1,892,400 contract with 2 more years worth $2,940,835 at the team's option (way back on July 20). [As far as I can tell, Oleksiy Pecherov (#18, Was) and Joel Freeland (#30, Por) are the only 1st round draft picks that remain unsigned.]