News from December 20.

Atlanta signed Jannero Pargo.

Den re-signed Arron Afflalo to a 5 year, $43 million contract.

Memphis signed Charlotte restricted free agent Dante Cunningham to a 3
year, $6 million offer sheet with the 3rd year at the team's option.
Charlotte has 3 days to match the offer.

New Jersey released Jerry Smith and JamesOn Curry.

Philadelphia released Antonio Anderson, Dwayne Jones, Mike Tisdale, and
Xavier Silas.

Portland released Earl Barron.

Sacramento released Lawrence Hill and Adrian Oliver.

Washington released Mike Wilks and Larry Owens.

Darrell Arthur (Mem) is expect to be out for the season with a torn right
Achilles tendon.


Preseason games
OKC 87, Dal 83  at OKC
James Harden (OKC) had 13 points including 5-15 FG, 7 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Russell Westbrook (OKC) had 12 points.
Kevin Durant (OKC) had 10 points and 5 rebounds.
Jerome Randle (Dal) had 17 points including 7-11 FG.
Shawn Marion (Dal) had 10 points and 6 rebounds.

Sac 95, GS 91  at Sac
J.J. Hickson (Sac) had 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Marcus Thornton (Sac) had 21 points including 4-5 3-pointers and 7
rebounds.
Tyreke Evans (Sac) had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 7 turnovers.
David Lee (GS) had 30 points including 11-19 FG and 13 rebounds.
Monta Ellis (GS) had 19 points and 6 assists.

Den 127, Pho 110  at Den
Danilo Gallinari (Den) had 15 points.
Ty Lawson (Den) had 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Kenneth Faried (Den) had 14 points and 6 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Marcin Gortat (Pho) had 14 points including 8-10 FT and 8 rebounds.
Hakim Warrick (Pho) had 14 points on 7-11 FG and 6 rebounds.

Chi 93, Ind 85  at Chi
Carlos Boozer (Chi) had 24 points including 11-17 FG and 7 rebounds.
Luol Deng (Chi) had 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Derrick Rose (Chi) had 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Tyler Hansbrough (Ind) had 24 points and 13 rebounds.
Paul George (Ind) had 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Chi shot 50.6% (39-77) FG and Ind shot 36.8% (32-87) FG.

Det 90, Cle 89  at Cle
Austin Daye (Det) had 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Rodney Stuckey (Det) had 15 points on 2-8 FG and 10-10 FT.
Greg Monroe (Det) had 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Omri Casspi (Cle) had 18 points on 8-11 FG and 5 rebounds.
Anthony Parker (Cle) had 12 points including 3-4 3-pointers and 5
rebounds.

Phi 101, Was 94  at Phi
Jrue Holiday (Phi) had 24 points, 6 assists, and 5 turnovers.
Evan Turner (Phi) had 13 points and 9 rebounds.
Thaddeus Young (Phi) had 13 points and 7 rebounds.
JaVale McGee (Was) had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Jordan Crawford (Was) had 18 points including 6-21 FG and 6 rebounds.


Preseason Schedule for Wednesday, December 21  (All times Central)
  Miami at Orlando                6:00 pm  NBATV
  Toronto at Boston               6:30 pm
  New Jersey at New York          6:30 pm
  Minnesota at Milwaukee          7:00 pm
  Memphis at New Orleans          7:00 pm
  Houston at San Antonio          7:30 pm
  Portland at Utah                8:00 pm
  LA Lakers at LA Clippers        9:30 pm  NBATV

Preseason Schedule for Thursday, December 22  (All times Central)
  Charlotte at Atlanta            6:30 pm
  Denver at Phoenix               8:00 pm


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