News from September 26. Paul Pierce (Bos) was upgraded to good condition following surgery to repair a damaged lung. Most of his stab wounds were considered superficial, with some credit for that likely being for the fact that he was wearing a leather jacket at the time of the attack. Chicago signed 1st round draft pick (#4) Marcus Fizer to a 3 year, $8,262,360 contract with a 4th year worth $3,726,994 at the team's option. Denver signed Terry Davis. Corie Blount (Pho) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to repair arthritic changes and removed damaged tissue. Utah released Bruno Sundov.