News from October 15.

Dallas released Zendon Hamilton and Ben Davis.

Dee Brown (Tor) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove
loose cartilage and will be out a month.

Boston signed Tony Battie to a 6 year, reported $25 million contract 
extension.


Pre-season games
[Note: I'm not listing DNP-injuries for pre-season games as there is no
IR, there are a large number of DNP-injuries, and most of the DNP-injuries
are precautionary instead of serious (ie, they'd play if the game
counted).]
SA 96, Varese Roosters (Italy) 86 - at Milan, Italy
Tim Duncan (SA) had 15 points on 5-15 FG and 5-12 FT, 16 rebounds, and 4
blocks.
Avery Johnson (SA) had 18 points on 9-11 FG, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists.
David Robinson (SA) had 11 points including 3-10 FG, 9 rebounds, 3 steals,
and 4 blocks.
Francesco Vescovi (Var) had 20 points including 4-6 3-pointers.
Denis Wucherer (Var) had 14 points including 5-6 FG and 3-3 3-pointers.

LAC 112, Tor 102 - at Tor
Lamar Odom (LAC) had 25 points including 9-13 FT, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks,
and 5 turnovers.
Maurice Taylor (LAC) had 16 points including 6-9 FG and 6 rebounds.
Nick Anderson (LAC) had 20 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
Vince Carter (Tor) had 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Tracy McGrady (Tor) had 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

Bos 104, Atl 79 - at Providence, Rhode Island
Antoine Walker (Bos) had 15 points including 6-18 FG and 6 rebounds.
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 15 points including 6-9 FG and 3 blocks.
Kenny Anderson (Bos) had 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Chris Crawford (Atl) had 14 points.
Bimbo Coles (Atl) had 10 points and 5 assists.

Orl 85, Mia 76 - at Orl
Monty Williams (Orl) had 20 points on 5-7 FG and 10-15 FT.
Chris Gatling (Orl) had 13 points including 5-10 FG.
Bo Outlaw (Orl) had 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Clarence Weatherspoon (Mia) had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Anthony Carter (Mia) had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Orl shot 27-42 FT and Mia shot 17-22 FT.

Chi 97, Den 91 - at Moline, Illinois
Lari Ketner (Chi) had 11 points and 8 rebounds.
Ron Artest (Chi) had 13 points and 5 rebounds.
Chris Anstey (Chi) had 15 points.
Antonio McDyess (Den) had 16 points and 6 rebounds.
Ron Mercer (Den) had 19 points.

Hou 107, Cle 97 - at Hou
Kelvin Cato (Hou) had 20 points including 7-10 FG, 13 rebounds, and 12
blocks.
Steve Francis (Hou) had 18 points and 7 turnovers.
Walt Williams (Hou) had 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Shawn Kemp (Cle) had 17 points including 6-21 FG, 5 rebounds, and 3
blocks.
Brevin Knight (Cle) had 12 points, 9 assists, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers.

Sea 102, Uta 96 - at Boise, Idaho
Vernon Maxwell (Sea) had 28 points including 14-18 FT, 5 assists, and 3
steals.
Brent Barry (Sea) had 20 points including 6-7 FG and 4-4 3-pointers.
Vin Baker (Sea) had 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Rick Hughes (Uta) had 19 points including 7-11 FG and 3 steals.
Torraye Braggs (Uta) had 12 points including -7 FG and 7 rebounds.

GS 96, Van 84 - at GS
Chris Mills (GS) had 19 points and 8 rebounds.
John Starks (GS) had 19 points and 4 steals.
Adonal Foyle (GS) had 15 points including 7-11 FG, 14 rebounds, and 3
blocks.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Van) had 16 points on 4-5 FG and 8-11 FT and 7
rebounds.
Bryant Reeves (Van) had 10 points including 4-11 FG, 13 rebounds, and 6
turnovers.