News from October 3.

Phoenix signed Amare Stoudemire to a 5 year, maximum contract extension
with a player-option for the 5th year.

Charlotte elected not to match Miami's offer sheet to restricted free
agent Jason Kapono, making him a member of the Heat.

Dallas signed Erick Strickland, Kaniel Daniels, and Samo Udrih to 1 year,
non-guaranteed contracts.

Denver re-signed Bryon Russell and Mark Pope and signed Theron Smith to
non-guaranteed contracts.

Denver released Luke Schenscher.

Golden State signed Mamadou N'diaye.

Houston signed Dion Glover, Chuck Hayes, and Keith Langford.

Indiana signed Samaki Walker, Damone Brown, Jimmie Hunter, and Desmon
Farmer.

The LA Lakers signed Corie Blount to a 1 year contract.

Miami signed Darius Rice and Kevin Braswell.

Minnesota signed Ryan Humphrey, John Lucas, and Marlon Parmer.

New York signed Steven Barber and Otis George.

New York named Brendan O'Connor as an assistant coach.

Philadelphia signed Steve Castleberry, Olu Famutimi, Herve Lamizama, 
James Thomas, and Ime Udoka.

Toronto signed Tierre Brown, Robert Pack, Corey Williams, Bryant Matthews,
and Toree Morris.

Washington signed Awvee Storey and Billy Thomas.

Training camp opens today!


[Note: a lot of the players signed are pure training camp fodder and will be
released before the regular season starts.]