News from October 29. TRADE: San Antonio traded Beno Udrih to Minnesota for a 2008 2nd round draft pick. Minnesota then released Udrih. TRADE: New Jersey traded Bernard Robinson, Mile Ilic, and cash to New Orleans for David Wesley. All 3 players were released after the trade. Cleveland signed Demetris Nichols. Cleveland released Noel Felix. Denver exercised their 08-09 option for Linas Kleiza. Denver released Brad Stricker and Alvin Jones. Detroit released Sammy Mejia. Houston released Bobby Sura, John Lucas, Hackie Butler, and Justin Reed. Indiana signed Courtney Sims. The LA Lakers exercised their 08-09 options for Andrew Bynum and Jordan Farmar. Miami released Jeremy Richardson, Brian Chase, Marcus Slaughter, and Devin Green. Minnesota released Juwan Howard after reaching a buyout agreement. New Jersey exercised their 08-09 options for Marcus Williams and Josh Boone. Portland exercised their 08-09 options for LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy, Sergio Rodriguez, Channing Frye, Jarrett Jack, and Martell Webster. Toronto released Luke Jackson. Toronto exercised their 08-09 option for Joey Graham. Utah released Kevin Lyde. Older news: Charlotte released Deji Akindele, Marcus Campbell, and Gabe Muoneke on October 12. The 2007-08 regular season starts tonight. Let the games begin!