News from October 13.

Kevin Durant (OKC) was diagnosed with fractured bone at the base of his
small right toe.  He is expected to be out 6 to 8 weeks.

Memphis released Luke Hancock.

Miami released Chris Johnson and Reggie Williams.

Portland released James Southerland.

San Antonio released John Holland.


Preseason Games
Cha 99, Orl 97  at Cha
Al Jefferson (Cha) had 20 points.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Cha) had 14 points and 3 blocks.
Elfrid Payton (Orl) had 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers.
Ben Gordon (Orl) had 17 points.

Tor 81, NY 78  at NY
Amir Johnson (Tor) had 10 points on a perfect 4-4 FG and 2-2 FT.
Louis Williams (Tor) had 21 points.
Carmelo Anthony (NY) had 9 points.
J.R. Smith (NY) had 10 points including 4-12 FG.

Chi 110, Den 90  at Chi
Jimmy Butler (Chi) had 21 points including 7-8 FG and 6 rebounds.
Derrick Rose (Chi) had 15 points including 4-12 FG, 5 rebounds, and 5
assists.
Kenneth Faried (Den) had 19 points including 7-11 FG.
Jusuf Nurkic (Den) had 15 points including 7-9 FG.

Hou 95, Pho 92  at Hou
Terrence Jones (Hou) had 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Isaiah Canaan (Hou) had 16 points.
Eric Bledsoe (Pho) had 13 points.
Earl Barron (Pho) had 10 points and 13 rebounds including 5 offensive.

Uta 102, LAC 89  at Uta
Trey Burke (Uta) had 16 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 8 assists.
Derrick Favors (Uta) had 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Rudy Gobert (Uta) had 11 points and 20 rebounds.
Blake Griffin (LAC) had 31 points including 14-22 FG and 5 rebounds.
J.J. Redick (LAC) had 17 points.
Uta out-rebounded LAC 55-32 including 12-5 offensive.


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