News from October 23.

Phoenix released Dejan Koturovic, Nick Sheppard, and Ray Weathers.

Houston released Anthony Miller, Gabe Muoneke, and Alex Scales.

Jason Richardson (GS) was sentenced to 1 year of probation and fined 
$2,600 for his conviction of misdemeanor domestic violence.

Bulls released Trenton Hassell.

San Antonio released Dan Langhi.

Golden State released Tierre Brown.

The LA Lakers released Eric Chenowith, Stephane Pelle, and Ime Udoka.

Atlanta released Smush Parker and Jerry Holman.

Boston released Rusty LaRue.

Denver released Yuta Tabuse.

Minnesota released Jason Collier, Kirk Penney, and Reggie Slater.

Detroit released Ronald Dupree.

Milwaukee released Lynn Greer and Greg Stempin.

New Orleans released Paul Shirley and Kareem Reid.

Seattle released Jason Hart.

The Cleveland-Toronto game in St. John's New Foundland on Thursday was
canceled due to condensation on the court.

The LA Clippers released Jason Crowe and Matt Garrison on Oct. 5.  [thanks
to Jed Tai]


Preseason games
NJ 90, Phi 83  at Phi
Kerry Kittles (NJ) had 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
Alonzo Mourning (NJ) had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 turnovers.
Glenn Robinson (Phi) had 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Marc Jackson (Phi) had 13 points including 4-13 FG and 12 rebounds.

Uta 77, NY 60  at NY
DeShawn Stevenson (Uta) had 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Keon Clark (Uta) had 10 points on 5-7 FG and 7 rebounds.
Allan Houston (NY) had 10 points including 4-15 FG.
Uta shot 42% (29-69) FG and NY shot 24.6% (16-65) FG.

Min 90, Ind 73  at Min
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks.
Fred Hoiberg (Min) had 10 points including 3-9 FG, 6 rebounds, and 4
steals.
Reggie Miller (Ind) had 13 points on 6-9 FG.
Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) had 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks.

Mem 93, Chi 89  at Chi
James Posey (Mem) had 17 points including 6-9 FG and 8 rebounds.
Pau Gasol (Mem) had 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Marcus Fizer (Chi) had 23 points.
Jamal Crawford (Chi) had 21 points including 5-10 FT and 7 rebounds.

LAC 107, LAL 101  at Anaheim, California
Corey Maggette (LAC) had 21 points including 10-12 FT.
Bobby Simmons (LAC) had 15 points including 5-7 FG and 5 rebounds.
Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Gary Payton (LAL) had 17 points and 7 assists.