News from October 29.

The NBA suspended Qyntel Woods for 5 games for violating the league's
anti-drug policy.

Reggie Miller (Ind) suffered a broken bone in his left hand and he is
expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks.

Dallas released Jason Sasser, Derek Hood, and Felipe Lopez.

Cleveland elected not to pick up their 05-06 option for Dajuan Wagner.

Denver picked up their 05-06 option for Nene.

Denver elected not to pick up their 05-06 option for Nikoloz Tskitishvili.

Indiana signed Jamaal Tinsley to a 6 year, $40 million contract extension.

Milwaukee released Brandon Williams.

Milwaukee elected not to pick up their 05-06 option for Marcus Haislip.

Phoenix bought out the rest of Howard Eisley's contract for $10 million
and released him.

Utah signed Andrei Kirilenko to a 6 year, maximum extension.

Utah released Jason Miskiri.


Preseason games
Tor 100, Cle 92  at Tor
Vince Carter (Tor) had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Donyell Marshall (tor) had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Robert Traylor (Cle) had 30 points including 13-18 FG, 11 rebounds, and 3
blocks.

Den 98, Ind 79  at Ind
Nene (Den) had 17 points including 5-6 FG and 3 steals.
Rodney White (Den) had 16 points including 5-15 FG, 6 rebounds, and 6
turnovers.
Ron Artest (Ind) had 24 points including 8-10 FT, 7 rebounds, and 3
steals.

Min 102, Det 95  at Min
Kevin Garnett (Min) had 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Eddie Griffin (Min) had 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Richard Hamilton (Det) had 21 points and 9 assists.

SA 102, NO 86  at SA
Tim Duncan (SA) had 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Tony Parker (SA) had 16 points and 5 rebounds.
Baron Davis (NO) had 21 points and 4 steals.

Sea 91, Por 87  at Sea
Ray Allen (Sea) had 32 points including 11-19 FG and 6-9 3-pointers and 5
rebounds.
Luke Ridnour (Sea) had 14 points and 6 assists.
Ruben Patterson (Por) had 22 points including 8-11 FG, 6 rebounds - all
offensive, and 5 steals.
Sea shot 49.3% (33-67) FG and Por shot 38.4% (33-86) FG.

Pho 124, Sac 96  at Sac
Joe Johnson (Pho) had 21 points including 8-10 FG, 7 rebounds, and 7
assists.
Amare Stoudemire (Pho) had 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Shawn Marion (Pho) had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Peja Stojakovic (Sac) had 21 points including 5-7 3-pointers.
Pho out-rebounded Sac 58-26 including 19-8 offensive.


Thus ends the 2004 preseason.  The 04-05 regular season starts Tuesday.
Regular season rosters must be finalized by 5 pm Central time on Monday.