News from October 23.

After much to do about nothing, Chicago has formally signed Dennis Rodman
to a 1 year, rumored $4.5 million contract.  The contract also contains
incentives that could add millions to the amount he will earn.
 
New York signed Ronnie Grandison and Rick Brunson.

San Antonio released Shawn Igo.


Orl 95, NJ 74 - at Hershey, Pennsylvania
Horace Grant (Orl) had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Anfernee Hardaway (Orl) had 14 points.
Derek Strong (Orl) had 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Keith Van Horn (NJ) had 17 points and 5 turnovers.
Chris Gatling (NJ) had 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Orl out-rebounded NJ 53-34 including 22-8 offensive.

Hou 116, SA 104 - at Hou
Eddie Johnson (Hou) had 21 points.
Charles Barkley (Hou) had 14 points and 5 rebounds.
Brent Price (Hou) had 14 points and 7 assists.
Tim Duncan (SA) had 18 points including 7-11 FG, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and
5 turnovers.
David Robinson (SA) had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals.


The lighter side:
Avery Johnson (SA) on NBA ref Violet Palmer: "Nobody in their right mind
is going to say anything to her because you know the NBA will fine you."
When someone noted that Charles Barkley had already made disparaging
remarks about the female refs, Johnson responded, "I said nobody in their
right mind."