News from July 28.

Boston signed 2nd round draft pick (#56) Brandon Hunter to a 2 year, minimum
contract.

The LA Lakers signed Horace Grant to a 1 year, minimum contract.

Minnesota signed Mark Madsen to a 2 year, minimum contract.

Minnesota signed Fred Hoiberg to a 1 year contract.

New Orleans signed Darrell Armstrong to a 2 year, $6 million contract.

USA Basketball named Vince Carter (Tor) to replace Kobe Bryant (LAL) for
Team USA.  Bryant withdrew due to shoulder and knee surgery.  The team 
will compete in this summer's FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament
August 21-31 to try to obtain an Olympic berth for the 2004 Olympics.