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Devin Green, James Posey options for Knicks? - Devin Green (G) Minnesota Timberwolves
Devin Green is with the Knicks for training camp and has a shot at making the roster.

Spurs waive Green, Stoudamire, Watkins (AP)
The Spurs waived guards Devin Green and Salim Stoudamire and center Darryl Watkins on Thursday. Green averaged 7.0 points and 22 minutes in four preseason games, while Stoudamire averaged 5.5 points in two games. Watkins played in five preseason games, averaging 3.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. The moves leave the Spurs with 16 players on their roster, one over the regular-season maximum.

Penny Hardaway makes Heat roster (AP)
Penny Hardaway is officially back in the NBA, after the Miami Heat placed him on their season-opening roster Monday. The Heat released guards Jeremy Richardson and Brian Chase, along with forwards Marcus Slaughter and Devin Green to reach the league-mandated 15-man limit. Hardaway signed a nonguaranteed contract this summer after a strong tryout.

Pistons easily defeat undermanned Heat (AP)

Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points and Chauncey Billups added 12 to help the Detroit Pistons beat the undermanned Miami Heat 103-86 in the exhibition opener Monday night. The Heat were missing Shaquille O'Neal, Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning, who all stayed in Florida to deal with injuries. Udonis Haslem and Antoine Walker spent the night on the bench.