News from September 5. Dallas signed Hubert Davis to a 6 year, $4.5 million contract with a player opt-out clause after the 3rd year. NBA ref Hank Armstrong pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges that stemmed from not reporting the money saved by downgrading first class airline tickets as income. Armstrong had been an NBA ref for 9 years. Detlef Schrempf (Sea) underwent surgery on his left hand to repair the broken third metacarpal bone. He will be out 6 to 8 weeks. Philadelphia signed Terry Cummings to a rumored 2 year, $2.15 million contract. Utah signed 2nd round draft pick Nate Erdmann to a 1 year, $240,000 contract.