News from October 27.

The LA Lakers exercised their 09-10 option for Jordan Farmer.

Toronto picked up their 09-10 option for Andrea Bargnani.

Washington picked up their 09-10 options for Oleksly Pecherov and Nick
Young.

Aaron Brooks (Hou) is expected to be out 1 to 3 weeks with a bone bruise 
in his right ankle.

Charlotte released Jermareo Davidson.

Chicago re-signed Michael Ruffin.

Golden State released Rob Kurz.

The LA Lakers released Coby Karl.

Milwaukee signed Austin Croshere and released Adrian Griffin.

New York released Patrick Ewing Jr.

Utah released Gerry McNamara.

New York released Fred Jones at some point [he's not on their opening day
roster].

The 2008-09 regular season starts tonight!  Let the games begin!


Schedule for Tuesday, October 28  (All times Central)
  Cleveland @ Boston            7:00 pm  TNT
  Milwaukee @ Chicago           7:30 pm
  Portland @ LA Lakers          9:30 pm  TNT


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