News from October 7. Toronto released Martin Lewis. Mookie Blaylock (Atl) is playing with the fractured finger on his non-shooting hand and is not expected to miss any playing time. Dallas signed Kevin Ollie. Scottie Pippen (Chi) underwent surgery on his left foot Monday and will be out 2 to 3 months. Chicago signed Dennis Rodman to a 1 year, rumored $4 million contract. The contract also includes a lot of insentive clauses. Nick Van Exel (LAL) will miss Thursday's and Friday's pre-season games due to a bone bruise on his left knee. Seattle released Mark Blount and Derrick Battie. Washington signed Charles Shackleford.