News from October 18.

The LA Lakers released Donald Williams.

Denver released Carlos Daniel.

Minnesota signed Anthony Miller.

Utah released Julius Nwosu.

Theo Ratliff (Phi) will be out at least 3 weeks with a stress fracture in
his left leg.


Pre-season games
Cha 104, Hou 91 - at Fayetteville, North Carolina
Anthony Mason (Cha) had 15 points on 4-5 FG and 7-10 FT and 8 rebounds.
Derrick Coleman (Cha) had 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Bobby Phills (Cha) had 14 points including 5-14 FG, 6 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Steve Francis (Hou) had 26 points including 12-14 FT and 7 turnovers.
Kelvin Cato (Hou) had 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

Mia 116, Atl 110 - at Mia
Alonzo Mourning (Mia) had 20 points.
Tim Hardaway (Mia) had 18 points and 8 assists.
Voshon Lenard (Mia) had 24 points.
Roshown McLeod (Atl) had 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Bimbo Coles (Atl) had 23 points including 9-14 FG and 7 assists.

Uta 111, NY 103 - at Uta
Alvin Sims (Uta) had 17 points.
Rick Hughes (Uta) had 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Torraye Braggs (Uta) had 13 points on 2-6 FG and 9-12 FT and 5 rebounds.
Latrell Sprewell (NY) had 27 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5
turnovers.
Allan Houston (NY) had 22 points and 7 rebounds.
Uta shot 44-57 FT and NY shot 30-44 FT.

Tor 110, Van 84 - at Edmonton, Alberta
Vince Carter (Tor) had 20 points and 7 rebounds.
Antonio Davis (Tor) had 19 points including 7-10 FG and 6 rebounds.
Tracy McGrady (Tor) had 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Van) had 17 points on 4-12 FG and 9-9 FT.
Othella Harrington (Van) had 18 points.
Tor shot 53.8% (42-78) FG and Van shot 35.5% (27-76) FG.