News from October 20.

Elton Brand (Phi) announced his retirement from the NBA.

Atlanta released Jarrett Jack.

Cleveland released Markel Brown, Jonathan Holmes, and Cory Jefferson.

Golden State released Cameron Jones, Phil Pressey, and Elliot Williams.

Utah released Henry Sims.

Detroit exercised their 17-18 option for Stanley Johnson.

Marcus Smart (Bos) is out with a sprained left ankle.


Preseason games
Cha 96, Mia 88  at Cha
Kemba Walker (Cha) had 17 points including 5-14 FG and 4-8 3-pointers, 6
assists, and 3 steals.
Frank Kaminsky (Cha) had 16 points and 6 rebounds.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Cha) had 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Rodney McGruder (Mia) had 19 points including 4-9 3-pointers, 7 rebounds,
and 3 steals.
Okaro White (Mia) had 13 points including 4-11 FG and 1-6 3-pointers and 
12 rebounds.

Orl 114, NO 111 OT  at Orl
Evan Fournier (Orl) had 24 points including 4-7 3-pointers and 4 steals.
Elfrid Payton (Orl) had 17 points, 12 assists, and 6 turnovers.
Serge Ibaka (Orl) had 18 points and 9 rebounds.
Anthony Davis (NO) had 33 points including 9-11 FT, 13 rebounds including
5 offensive, and 5 turnovers.
Terrence Jones (NO) had 24 points.

NY 116, Bro 111  at Bro
Carmelo Anthony (NY) had 21 points.
Courtney Lee (NY) had 15 points on 7-8 FG and 5 rebounds.
Kyle O'Quinn (NY) had 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Jeremy Lin (Bro) had 24 points including 10-13 FT, 10 assists, and 8
turnovers.
Joe Harris (Bro) had 15 points on 6-8 FG and 3-3 3-pointers.

Atl 97, Chi 81  at Omaha, Nebraska
Dwight Howard (Atl) had 16 points and 15 rebounds including 5 offensive.
Kyle Korver (Atl) had 16 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 6 assists.
Kent Bazemore (Atl) had 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Jimmy Butler (Chi) had 18 points including 5-16 FG and 6 assists.
Doug McDermott (Chi) had 16 points including 5-15 FG.
Atl shot 47.1% (40-85) FG and Chi shot 30.5% (29-95) FG.


Preseason Schedule for Friday, October 21  (All times Central)
  Toronto @ Washington           6:00 pm
  Philadelphia @ Miami           6:30 pm
  Charlotte @ Minnesota          7:00 pm  NBATV
  Houston @ San Antonio          7:30 pm
  Dallas @ Denver                8:00 pm
  Phoenix @ LA Lakers            9:00 pm  at Anaheim, California
  Portland @ Golden State        9:30 pm  NBATV

End of preseason


Schedule for Tuesday, October 25  (All times Central)
  New York @ Cleveland            7:00 pm  TNT
  Utah @ Portland                 9:00 pm
  San Antonio @ Golden State      9:30 pm  TNT


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