News from January 24.

Correction: Minnesota signed Joe Smith to a 1 year, $1.75 million contract
[not Detroit].

Lee Mayberry (Van) will undergo arthroscpoic surgery on his right foot.
He will be out at least 2 months.

Atlanta re-signed Alan Henderson to a reported 7 year, $45 million
contract with a player opt-out after the 4th year.

Cleveland signed Johnny Newman to a 2 year, $2.1 million contract.

Cleveland released Damon Bailey, Charlie Melvin, and Rocky Walls.

Miami signed Clarence Weatherspoon to a 3 year, $5.8 million contract and
signed Terry Porter to a 2 year, $2.1 million contract.

New York signed Dennis Scott to a 1 year, $1 million contract.

New York released Lawrence Moten.

Phoenix re-signed George McCloud to a 1 year, $750,000 contract and signed
Jamie Feick.

Portland signed Greg Anthony to a 2 year, $2.1 million contract.

San Antonio signed Malik Rose, Andrew Gaze, Chris Garner, Gerald King,
Brett Robisch, and Brandon Williams to non-guaranteed contracts.

Seattle signed Olden Polynice to a 1 year, $1 million contract, signed
James Cotton to a 2 year, $650,000 contract, and signed Rashard Lewis to
a 2 year, $587,000 contract.

Seattle released Phil Cartwright.


Pre-season game
Ind 79, Chi 71 - at Chi
Rik Smits (Ind) had 12 points.
Reggie Miller (Ind) had 12 points.
Dale Davis (Ind) had 8 points on 3-3 FG and 2-2 FT, 5 rebounds, and 4
blocks.
Toni Kukoc (Chi) had 10 points including 4-12 FG and 5 turnovers.
Kornel David (Chi) had 12 points including 5-7 FG.
Ind shot 41.5% (27-65) FG and Chi shot 31.2% (24-77) FG.