News from September 29. Justin Hamilton (Mia) underwent a procedure to repair an atrial flutter and is expected to be out at least 3 weeks. Atlanta signed Jarell Eddie and Dexter Pittman. Boston signed Tim Frazier, Rodney McGruder, Evan Turner, and Christian Watford. Boston released John Lucas and Malcolm Thomas. Denver signed Alonzo Gee and Pops Mensah-Bonsu. The LA Clippers named Sam Cassell, Lawrence Frank, and Mike Woodson as assistant coaches. Oklahoma City signed Michael Jenkins, Richard Solomon, Lance Thomas, and Talib Zanna. Orlando signed Kadeem Batts, Drew Crawford, and Seth Curry. Philadelphia signed Chris Johnson, Ronald Roberts, and JaKarr Sampson. Philadelphia released Pierre Jackson. Phoenix signed Zoran Dragic to a 2 year, $3.5 million contract. Phoenix signed Markieff Morris to a 4 year, $32 million contract extension. Phoenix signed Marcus Morris to a 4 year, $20 million contract extension. Portland exercised their 15-16 option for Damian Lillard. Washington signed Vander Blue, Rasual Butler, Damion James, Daniel Orton, Xavier Silas, and David Stockton. ---- Patricia Bender pbender@eskimo.com For Trianglons puzzles: http://www.trianglons.com For NBA stuff: http://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/index.html For Mavs stuff: http://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/mavs.html