News from October 12.

Dallas signed head coach Avery Johnson to a new 5 year, $20 million
contract (plus incentives).  The contract replaces Johnson's previous 
contract and he is now signed through 10-11.

Older news: Charlotte signed Donta Smith, Joe Shipp, and Will Conroy on
October 1.


Preseason games
Sac 111, Dal 90  at Dal
Mike Bibby (Sac) had 19 points including 4-4 3-pointers and 6 assists.
Ron Artest (Sac) had 13 points on 3-14 FG and 6-10 FT and 6 rebounds.
Kevin Martin (Sac) had 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Josh Howard (Dal) had 14 points.
Maurice Ager (Dal) had 14 points and 5 turnovers.

GS 120, Efes Pilsen (Turkey) 66  at GS
Dajuan Wagner (GS) had 18 points.
Monta Ellis (GS) had 17 points and 5 assists.
Troy Murphy (GS) had 12 points and 14 rebounds.
Kerem Gonlum (Pil) had 21 points.
Marcus Haislip (Pil) had 13 points and 9 rebounds.

LAL 104, Sea 101  at LAL
Brian Cook (LAL) had 16 points including 7-10 FG and 6 rebounds.
Ronny Turiaf (LAL) had 15 points including 6-8 FG.
Jordan Farmer (LAL) had 10 points and 5 assists.
Nick Collison (Sea) had 20 points including 9-12 FG and 6 turnovers.
Rashard Lewis (Sea) had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.