News from December 18.

Boston signed Gilbert Brown and Michael Sweetney to their training camp
roster.

Miami signed 1st round draft pick (#28) Norris Cole to a 2 year,
$2,149,560 contract with 2 more years worth $3,341,428 at the team's 
option.

Miami signed Terrel Harris, Derrick Byars, Michell Gladness, and Jeremy
Wise to their training camp roster.

Oklahoma City signed Ryan Reid to their training camp roster.

Cleveland released Tyrell Biggs and Kyle Goldcamp.

Golden State released Gary Flowers, Julian Khazzou, Tim Pickett, and Tommy
Smith.

Oklahoma City released Marcus Dove and Terrence Roberts.


Preseason games
OKC 106, Dal 92  at Dal
Kevin Durant (OKC) had 21 points including 13-14 FT and 5 rebounds.
James Harden (OKC) had 16 points.
Russell Westbrook (OKC) had 12 points.
Roddy Beaubois (Dal) had 17 points.
Dominique Jones (Dal) had 17 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals.
OKC shot 56.4% (31-55) FG and Dal shot 38% (30-79) FG.

Mia 118, Orl 85  at Mia
LeBron James (Mia) had 19 points including 9-14 FG and 6 rebounds.
Terrel Harris (Mia) had 16 points including 4-5 3-pointers.
Chris Bosh (Mia) had 14 points including 4-11 FG, 5 rebounds, and 3
steals.
Ryan Anderson (Orl) had 22 points including 4-9 3-pointers and 8 rebounds.
J.J. Redick (Orl) had 22 points.
Mia shot 58.7% (44-75) FG and Orl shot 35.4% (28-79) FG.

Bos 76, Tor 75  at Tor
Marquis Daniels (Bos) had 11 points.
Ray Allen (Bos) had 12 points.
Andrea Bargnani (Tor) had 16 points including 4-14 FG and 9 rebounds.
Ed Davis (Tor) had 10 points on 5-7 FG and 10 rebounds.

  
Preseason Schedule for Monday, December 19  (All times Central)
  Atlanta at Charlotte            6:00 pm  NBATV
  Utah at Portland                9:00 pm
  LA Clippers at LA Lakers        9:30 pm  NBATV

Preseason Schedule for Tuesday, December 20  (All times Central)
  Washington at Philadelphia      6:00 pm  NBATV
  Detroit at Cleveland            6:00 pm
  Indiana at Chicago              7:00 pm
  Dallas at Oklahoma City         7:00 pm
  Phoenix at Denver               8:00 pm
  Golden State at Sacramento      9:00 pm


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