News from October 25.

Boston released Ernest Brown.

Charlotte released Omar Cook.

Houston released Brooks Sales.

Miami released Tang Hamilton.

Minnesota released Jackie Butler, Rick Rickert, and Blake Stepp.

New York released Andre Barrett and Mengke Bateer.

Philadelphia released Kirk Haston.

San Antonio released James Thomas.


Preseason games
Cle 95, Bos 88  at Columbus, Ohio
Drew Gooden (Cle) had 25 points including 10-15 FG, 10 rebounds, and 3
steals.
LeBron James (Cle) had 21 points, 8 assists, and 6 turnovers.
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 turnovers.

Chi 100, Was 95  at Chi
Kirk Hinrich (Chi) had 32 points including 5-7 3-pointers and 9-12 FT and 5
assists.
Andres Nocioni (Chi) had 11 points and 9 rebounds.
Brendan Haywood (Was) had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

GS 87, Por 84  at Por
Jason Richardson (GS) had 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Troy Murphy (GS) had 17 points including 7-11 FG and 10 rebounds.
Zach Randolph (Por) had 20 points including 8-23 FG, 16 rebounds including
10 offensive, and 6 turnovers.

LAL 117, Sea 91  at San Diego, California
Caron Butler (LAL) had 18 points on 3-4 FG and 11-12 FT.
Nick Collison (Sea) had 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Vladimir Radmanovic (Sea) had 13 points.