News from October 30. Golden State released Darryl Parker. Houston released Terrell Bell and Joe Stephens. San Antonio signed Tim Kempton (C). San Antonio placed David Robinson (strained lower back) and Chuck Person (back surgery) on IR. Players placed on IR (injured reserved or IL - injured list) are required to miss at least 5 games. Portland placed Jermaine O'Neal (sprained left knee), Marcus Brown (strained groin), and Aleksandar Djordjevic (sprained right ankle) on IR. New York placed Chris Childs (broken right leg) on IR. Denver released Reggie Slater and Ed Stokes. Sacramento released Dell Demps and Gaylon Nickerson. Washington released Richard Petruska. All teams must reduce their rosters to 12 active players by 5 pm Central today (Thursday). Up to 3 players may be placed on IR.