News from October 17. Dallas signed Oliver Miller to a 1 year, league minimum contract. Dallas vice president of basketball operations Keith Grant resigned. Golden State released Kevin Granger, Henry James, and Kurt Portmann. The LA Clippers released Cory Reader and Ma Jian. Orlando released Lonnie Harrell. Philadelphia released Michael Hawkins and signed Mark Bradtke (C). Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cle) underwent surgery to repair a broken bone in his right foot and will be out for the season. Pre-season games Sac 83, Det 82 - at Sac Corliss Williamson (Sac) had 24 points and 14 rebounds. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Sac) had 16 points. Lindsey Hunter (Det) had 22 points. Grant Hill (Det) had 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Cle 104, Bos 86 - at Cle Bobby Sura (Cle) had 19 points including 6-17 FG and 5 assists. Tyrone Hill (Cle) had 17 points on 6-8 FG and 5-11 FT and 6 rebounds. Antoine Walker (Bos) had 23 points and 8 rebounds. David Wesley (Bos) had 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. NY 97, SA 76 - at NY Allan Houston (NY) had 23 points including 8-9 FG and 3-4 3-pointers. Patrick Ewing (NY) had 16 points including 6-7 FG, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Will Perdue (SA) had 17 points including 5-10 FT and 9 rebounds. Carl Herrera (SA) had 10 points and 6 rebounds. NY shot 55.7% (39-70) FG and SA shot 30.8% (20-65) FG. NY shot 12-16 FT and SA shot 33-48 FT.