News from October 1. Chicago released Steven Hill. Milwaukee released Marcus Hubbard and Mark Tyndale. Emeka Okafor (NO) is expected to be out 2 weeks with sprained toe on his right foot. Bill Walker (Bos) is expected to be out 6 to 8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right knee to repair a torn meniscus. Preseason Game Uta 103, Den 87 at Uta C.J. Miles (Uta) had 16 points including 5-7 FG and 3 steals. Deron Williams (Uta) had 16 points and 6 assists. Carmelo Anthony (Den) had 13 points including 4-11 FG. Johan Petro (Den) had 11 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 5 turnovers. [Note: I don't list players who did not play due to injuries for preseason games.] Preseason Schedule for Friday, October 2 (All times Central) Chicago @ Indiana 6:00 pm ---- 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