News from October 20. TRADE: Denver traded Greg Graham to Cleveland for Sherman Douglas and a 2nd round draft pick in 2000 and undisclosed considerations. Michael Jordan (Chi) will be out 5 to 7 days after undergoing surgery to remove ingrown toenails. He should be ready for the start of the season. The LA Lakers released DeJuan Wheat. Orlando released Rick Brunson. Tor 107, Van 98 - at Halifax, Nova Scotia Popeye Jones (Tor) had 19 points and 11 rebounds. Zan Tabak (Tor) had 15 points including 7-10 FG. Tracy McGrady (Tor) had 12 points and 5 rebounds. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Van) had 26 points including 6-10 FT and 7 rebounds. Blue Edwards (Van) had 17 points and 7 rebounds. Uta 104, NJ 92 - at Cincinnati, Ohio Bryon Russell (Uta) had 16 points on 2-6 FG and 11-12 FT and 6 rebounds. Karl Malone 9Uta) had 19 points including 11-1 FT and 3 steals. Greg Foster (Uta) had 14 points including 5-6 FG. Jayson Williams (NJ) had 15 points, 20 rebounds, and 5 turnovers. Chris Gatling (NJ) had 19 points including 7-11 FT and 7 rebounds. Was 100, Den 96 - at Nampa, Idaho Chris Webber (Was) had 32 points including 13-16 FG and 11 rebounds. Rod Strickland (Was) had 18 points including 10-11 FT in 18 minutes. Calbert Cheaney (Was) had 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks. Johnny Newman (Den) had 20 points. Bobby Jackson (Den) had 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. Was shot 37-45 FT and Den shot 24-28 FT.