News from October 1. Atlanta signed Antwayne Robinson, Steven Smith, Jamaal Tatum, and Mario West. Charlotte signed Derek Anderson, Deji Akindele, Marcus Campbell, Gabe Muoneke, Jameel Watkins, and C.J. Watson. Dallas signed Darvin Ham, Jared Newson, and Jamal Sampson. Denver signed Jelani McCoy, Anthony Roberson, Alvin Jones, and Brad Stricker. Detroit exercised their 08-09 option for Jason Maxiell. Detroit signed Gerald Fitch. Golden State re-signed Mickael Pietrus to a 1 year, $3.47 million contract (Golden State's qualifying offer that made Pietrus a restricted free agent - he will be an unrestricted free agent next summer). Golden State signed Tierre Brown, Pat Burke, and Carlos Powell. Houston re-signed Dikembe Mutombo to a 1 year contract. Houston signed 2nd round draft pick (#31) Carl Landry. Indiana released Darrell Armstrong. The LA Clippers signed Marcus Douthit and Kimani Ffriend. The LA Lakers signed Andre Patterson. New Jersey signed Jumaine Jones, Rod Benson, Mateen Cleaves, and Eddie Gill. New Orleans signed Ryan Bowen, Trey Johnson, and Anthony Richardson. New York signed 2nd round draft picks (#45) Jared Jordan and (#53) Demetris Nichols. New York signed Walker Russell and Roderick Wilmont. New York released Dan Dickau. Portland signed Chris Ellis, Brent Petway, and J.R. Pinnock. Washington signed Tony Massenburg, Jamon Gordon, and Willie Deane. Amare Stoudemire (Pho) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right knee today (Tuesday) to remove loose particles and is expected to be out 2 to 3 weeks. Eric Snow (Cle) is expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks with a torn medial meniscus tear in his left knee. He is scheduled to undergo surgery today (Tuesday). Othella Harrington (Cha) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. [Training camps opened. Note that most of the players mentioned as having been signed were signed to non-guaranteed contracts and most will likely be released before the regular season begins.] ---- Patricia Bender pbender@eskimo.com For NBA stuff: http://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/index.html For Mavs stuff: http://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/mavs.html