Orlando Magic (0-0) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (0-0) Preseason Game #1 TD Waterhouse Centre Tuesday, October 12, p.m. ET

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1 Orlando Magic (0-0) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (0-0) Preseason Game #1 TD Waterhouse Centre Tuesday, October 12, p.m. ET PROBABLE STARTERS: Position # Player Ht. Wt. Comments Forward 33 Grant Hill : Did not play Missed the entire season due to injury (left ankle) Named to the All-NBA First Team once and to the All-NBA Second Team four times Six-time NBA All-Star. Forward 12 Dwight Howard : 25.0 ppg., 18.0 rpg., 3.5 apg., 8.00 blkpg. (w/ SW Atl. Christian) Selected first overall in the 2004 NBA Draft Named the nation s top high school player by several different organizations Also named Mr. Basketball in the state of Georgia and led SACA to the Class A state title. Center 4 Tony Battie : 5.6 ppg., 4.9 rpg. (w/ Boston and Cleveland) Acquired in trade with Cleveland on June 29 Scored in double figures nine times, including a season-best 17 points on Jan. 20 vs. Seattle Recorded three double-doubles Blocked at least one shot 39 times. Guard 5 Cuttino Mobley : 15.8 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 3.2 apg., 1.34 stlpg. (w/ Houston) Acquired as part of a seven-player trade on June 29 Tied for first on the team in minutes played, ranked second in assists and steals, while finishing third in scoring Finished among NBA leaders in minutes played (T-4 th ), 3-point FG made (5 th ), steals (23 rd ) and 3-point FG percentage (T-24 th ). Guard 3 Steve Francis : 16.6 ppg., 6.2 apg., 5.5 rpg., 1.76 stlpg. (w/ Houston) INJURY REPORT: Total player games missed to injury/illness: 0 Andrew DeClercq Out, right knee rehabilitation Will miss 3-4 weeks. Pat Garrity Questionable, strained right hip flexor. RECENT TRANSACTIONS: *For complete transactions list, please see media guide.* Oct. 4: Sign C Earl Barron, F Corsley Edwards, G Jemeil Rich and F-C Ajani Williams. RECORDS: (PRESEASON) Record: Home: Road: Overtime: Overall: 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) Eastern: 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) Western: 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) 0-0 (.000) STREAKS: Overall: n/a Home: n/a Road: n/a UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Acquired as part of a seven-player trade on June 29 Led the Rockets in assists and steals, tied for first in minutes played and was second in scoring Finished among NBA leaders in minutes played (T-4 th ), assists (9 th ), steals (9 th ) and scoring (38 th ). Date Opponent Site TIME (ET) Television TONIGHT MEMPHIS TD Waterhouse Centre 7 p.m. None Wednesday, Oct. Atlanta (Macon, GA) Macon Coliseum 7:30 p.m. None Friday, Oct. Miami (Tampa, FL) St. Pete Times Forum 8 p.m. SUN Sunday, Oct. 17 DALLAS TD Waterhouse Centre 6 p.m. None Thursday, Oct. New Orleans (Biloxi, MS) Mississippi Coast Coliseum 8 p.m. None

2 MTN = Magic Television Network; SUN = Sunshine Network Note: All games broadcast on Magic Radio Network and Magic Spanish Radio Network Ticket Information: For season tickets or other ticket packages, call MAGIC ( )...For singlegame tickets, call NBA-TIX ( ) Tickets can also be purchased over the internet at LAST GAME: n/a RECENT GAMES: n/a SEASON RESULTS AGAINST OPPONENT: Oct. 12 vs. Memphis (Orlando, FL): Orlando is 11-5 all-time vs. Memphis (6-2 at home, 1-2 at Memphis, 4-1 at Vancouver) during regular season action, including 0-2 last season...orlando is 1-2 all-time in preseason action against the Grizzlies Memphis has won the last four meetings Prior to that, the Magic had recorded nine straight victories against the Grizzles For last season s stats and Magic career numbers vs. Memphis, see p. 249 of the media guide. NEXT OPPONENTS: Oct. Atlanta (Macon, GA): Orlando is vs. Atlanta (20-9 at home, at Atlanta) during regular season action, including 3-1 last season...orlando is 9-5 all-time in preseason action against the Hawks Orlando is 4-1 vs. the Hawks in the playoffs (1996 East Semis)...The Magic have won six of the last nine regular season meetings, and 13 of the last 18...Orlando has won eight of the last nine matchups at home and split the last 10 meetings on the road Head Coach Johnny Davis played with Atlanta in 1986, served as an assistant coach and spent several years in the Hawks front office Stacey Augmon spent the first five seasons of his career with the Hawks ( ) Michael Bradley played the last 11 games with Atlanta in Kelvin Cato went to Lithonia High School in Decatur, GA Dwight Howard attended SW Atlanta Christian Academy Assistant Coach Morlon Wiley also spent time with the Hawks during his playing career For last season s stats and Magic career numbers vs. Atlanta, see p. 223 of the media guide. Oct. Miami (Tampa, FL): Orlando is vs. Miami (15-15 at home, on the road) during regular season action, including 0-4 last season...orlando is all-time in preseason action against the Heat Orlando is 2-3 vs. Miami in the playoffs (1997 first round)...the Heat swept Orlando in , after the Magic completed the first season series sweep of Miami during the campaign...orlando has lost seven of the last 11 meetings at home, and is 3-7 in the last 10 matchups at Miami For last season s stats and Magic career numbers vs. Miami, see p. 251 of the media guide. MISCELLANEOUS TEAM NOTES: FORGOT YOUR MEDIA GUIDE?... The Orlando Magic have again made the entire contents of their media guide available on-line...log on to and view the media guide on your desktop through Acrobat Reader all season long. PRESEASON POTPOURRI The Magic begin the preseason on Oct. 12 vs. Memphis Orlando is (.553) all-time during preseason action Last preseason, the Magic finished 1-7, only the third time in franchise history that they have finished under.500 The only other times were during their inaugural season of , when they finished 2-6 and in , when they went 3-5. PLENTY OF NEW FACES General Manager John Weisbrod has made several changes to the roster for the upcoming season The only players returning from last season s active roster are Keith Bogans, Andrew DeClercq and DeShawn Stevenson Pat Garrity missed all but two games due to injury, while Grant Hill sat out the entire season The rest of the players were acquired through trades, the NBA Draft or free agency. LOOKING TO TURN THINGS AROUND After suffering through one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the Magic are trying to turn things around as quickly as possible Listed below are the biggest turnaround in wins from one season to the next in the history of the NBA: Team, season: Wins Next season s wins Difference San Antonio, : 20 wins : 56 wins +36 San Antonio, : 21 wins : 56 wins +35 Boston, : 29 wins : 61 wins +32 Milwaukee, : 27 wins : 56 wins +29 Phoenix, : 28 wins : Other notables: New Jersey (+26), Denver (+26), Chicago (+25), Cleveland (+24), Phoenix (+23), Golden State (+23), Dallas (+23).

3 COMMUNITY CORNER The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, focuses on helping every child in Central Florida realize their full potential, especially those most at risk, by supporting programs and partnerships that empower families and change lives. Over 15 years, more than $11 million has been distributed to local non-profit organizations. Orlando Magic Community Relations programs annually impact an estimated 75,000 kids, while the OMYF has positively impacted more than one million children over the last 15 years. On an annual basis, Magic players log more than 200 community appearances to area schools, organizations and neighborhood centers. **MAGIC TRICKS POWER COMPANIES** Continuing their hurricane relief efforts, the Orlando Magic will donate approximately 5,000 tickets to employees from power companies across Central Florida for their preseason game tonight vs. Memphis Linesmen and their families from OUC The Reliable One, Kissimmee Utility Authority, Progress Energy and Florida Power and Light will have the chance to attend Orlando s preseason opener against the Grizzlies These employees have worked around the clock during the onslaught of hurricanes that have moved across the state of Florida during the past two months Previously, the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation and the Orlando Magic donated $1 million in an effort to help victims of the recent hurricanes. NOTHING BUT THE NET... To get the latest information on the team, log on to you have logged on, you can also subscribe to "e-magic Insider" for FREE and receive the latest "insider" information on the team, special events and promotions. CHARTING THE MAGIC...(also see NBA Misc. Statistics Sheet). PRESEASON Orlando's Record When: Offense...Defense...Hustle Stats... Scoring 100-plus points: 0-0 Scoring less than 100 points: 0-0 Allowing 100-plus points: 0-0 Allowing less than 100 points: 0-0 Shooting 50 percent or better FGs: 0-0 Shooting under 50 percent FGs: 0-0 Opponent shooting 50 percent or better FGs: 0-0 Opponent shooting under 50 percent FGs: 0-0 Making three or more 3 FGs: 0-0 Making two or less 3 FGs: 0-0 Attempting more (or same) FTs than opponent: 0-0 Attempting less FTs than opponent: 0-0 Having more (or same) rebounds than opponent: 0-0 Being outrebounded by opponent: 0-0 Having more (or same) assists than opponent: 0-0 Having less assists than opponent: 0-0 Having more (or same) blocks than opponent: 0-0 Having less blocks than opponent: 0-0 Having more (or same) steals than opponent: 0-0 Having less steals than opponent: 0-0 Having more (or same) turnovers than opponent: 0-0 Having less turnovers than opponent: 0-0 Days...Months...Back-to-Backs... Playing on Sundays: 0-0 Playing in October: Playing in November: n/a Playing on Mondays: 0-0 Playing in December: n/a Playing on Tuesdays: 0-0 Playing in January: n/a Playing on Wednesdays: 0-0 Playing in February: n/a Playing on Thursdays: 0-0 Playing in March: n/a Playing on Fridays: 0-0 Playing in April: n/a Playing on Saturdays: 0-0 Playing in back-to-backs: 0-0 Playing in first game of back-to-back: 0-0 Playing in second game of back-to-back: 0-0 Misc... Leading (or tied) after the first quarter: 0-0 Trailing after the first quarter: 0-0 Leading (or tied) after the first half: 0-0 Trailing after the first half: 0-0 Leading (or tied) after the third quarter: 0-0 Trailing after the third quarter: 0-0 Game margin is 1-5 points: 0-0 Game margin is 6-10 points: 0-0 Game margin is 11+ points: 0-0 Five Players Scoring in Double-Figures: 0-0 Six Players Scoring in Double-Figures: n/a Playing in overtime: 0-0 Largest margin of victory: n/a Largest margin of defeat: n/a Largest lead during a game: n/a Largest lead surrendered in loss: n/a Largest deficit during a game: n/a Largest deficit overcome to win: n/a CHARTING THE MAGIC CONTINUED (PRESEASON)... Magic game-high scoring honors (including ties): n/a Magic game-high rebounding honors (including ties): n/a Magic game-high assist honors (including ties): n/a Double-Doubles: n/a

4 Triple-Doubles: n/a Starting Line-up and record: n/a COACH'S BIO: Coach's Name: Johnny Davis Overall Record: Record with Orlando: Seasons in League: 2nd Seasons with Orlando: 1st Named head coach on November 17, 2003 the sixth head coach in franchise history Recorded first victory with the Magic on Dec. 8 vs. Phoenix (105-98) Spent the past 25 years in the NBA, either in the front office or on the basketball court Named assistant coach of the Magic on July 11, 1999 and is in his fifth season in Orlando Prior to coming to Orlando, served as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets from Has been an assistant coach in the NBA for 12 years, seeing duty with Atlanta, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland and New Jersey Was head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers during the campaign (22-60) Enjoyed a solid career as a player, spending 10 years in the NBA with Portland, Indiana, Atlanta and Cleveland Averaged 12.9 ppg. and 4.5 apg., while making 82 percent of his free throws As a rookie, was an integral part of the Trail Blazers run to the 1977 NBA World Championship Originally selected by Portland in the second round (22 nd overall) of the 1976 NBA Draft out of Dayton. Orlando Magic - Last Five Games Record: 0-0 Home: 0-0 Road: 0-0 Last Five Games W/L, Score FG%/Opp. FG% Rebs.-Opp. Rebs Other **For complete bios, please see the Orlando Magic media guide.** PLAYER BIOS: #2 Stacey Augmon (F, 6-8, 213, UNLV 91, NBA Exp. 13 years) Noting Augmon: : Averaged 5.8 ppg., 2.5 rpg. and 1.2 apg. in 20.5 minpg. (69 games) with New Orleans. Signed as a free agent on Aug. 2, Scored in double figures 16 times, including a season-high 24 points on Mar. 13 vs. Golden State. Entering this season, has appeared in 910 regular season games during his NBA career with Atlanta, Detroit, Portland, and the Hornets (Charlotte and New Orleans), averaging 8.5 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 1.7 apg. and 1.03 stlpg. in 22.6 minpg. #30 Earl Barron (C, 7-0, 270, Memphis 03, NBA Exp. Rookie) Noting Barron: : Averaged 8.0 ppg., 6.1 rpg. and 1.0 stlpg. in 22.7 minpg. (10 games) with Huntsville of the NBDL. Signed as a free agent on Oct. 4, While at the University of Memphis, became the 37 th player in school history to score 1,000 career points Became the first player since 1991 to graduate in four years (degree in business administration).

5 #4 Tony Battie (F/C, 6-11, 240, Texas Tech 98, NBA Exp. 7 years) Noting Battie: : Averaged 5.6 ppg. and 4.9 rpg. in 20.2 minpg. (73 games) with Boston and Cleveland. Acquired from Cleveland along with two future second round draft picks in exchange for Drew Gooden, Steven Hunter and the draft rights to Anderson Varejao on July 23, Scored in double figures nine times, including a season-high 17 points on Jan. 20 vs. Seattle. Entering this season, has appeared in 451 regular season games during his NBA career with Denver, Boston and Cleveland, averaging 6.8 ppg., 5.7 rpg. and 1.08 blkpg. in 22.1 minpg. #10 Keith Bogans (G, 6-5, 215, Kentucky 03, NBA Exp. 1 year) Noting Bogans: : Averaged 6.8 ppg., 4.3 rpg. and 1.3 apg. in 24.5 minpg. (73 games) Made 36 starts 8.6 ppg., 5.0 rpg., 1.8 apg., 30.3 minpg. Ranked among all NBA rookies in scoring (14 th ), rebounding (9 th ), assists (T-17 th ), three-point FG percentage (6 th ) and minutes played (9 th ). Scored in double figures 21 times, including career-high 21 points (4-6 3FG) on Jan. Milwaukee. Led (or tied) the team in rebounding nine times Led (or tied) the team in assists once. #7 Michael Bradley (F, 6-10, 245, Villanova 01, NBA Exp. 3 years) Noting Bradley: : Averaged 0.9 ppg. and 1.4 rpg. in 6.1 minpg. (16 games) with Toronto and Atlanta. Signed as a free agent on July 29, Missed the first 53 games of the season due to a right knee injury. Entering this season, has appeared in 109 regular season games during his NBA career with Toronto and Atlanta, averaging 3.5 ppg. and 4.2 rpg. in 14.3 minpg. #13 Kelvin Cato (C, 6-11, 275, Iowa State 97, NBA Exp. 7 years) Noting Cato: : Averaged 6.1 ppg., 6.8 rpg. 1.0 apg. and 1.39 blkpg. in 25.3 minpg. (69 games) with Houston. Acquired from Houston along with Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley in exchange for Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue and Reece Gaines on June 29, 2004.

6 Ranked second on the Rockets in both rebounding and blocked shots. Led (or tied) the team in scoring once and in rebounding 18 times. Entering this season, has appeared in 434 regular season games during his NBA career with Portland and Houston, averaging 5.5 ppg., 5.4 rpg. and 1.34 blkpg. in 20.0 minpg. #55 Andrew DeClercq (C, 6-10, 255, Florida '95, NBA Exp. 9 years) Noting DeClercq: : Averaged 3.2 ppg. and 4.5 rpg. in 17.1 minpg. (71 games) Made 53 starts 3.2 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 18.8 minpg. Scored in double figures three times, including season-high 14 points (and seven rebounds) on Dec. New Orleans. Led (or tied) the team in rebounding seven times, including a career-high-tying 17 rebounds (15 in first half) on Apr. 2 vs. Atlanta. Placed on the Injured List on Feb. 11 Had surgery to repair torn meniscus in right knee on Feb. 9 Missed nine games (Feb. 11-Mar. 1) Activated on Mar. 3. Entering this season, has appeared in 579 regular season games during his NBA career with Boston, Golden State, Cleveland and Orlando, averaging 4.8 ppg. and 4.3 rpg. in 16.9 minpg. #34 Corsley Edwards (F, 6-9, 275, Central Connecticut State 02, NBA Exp. Rookie) Noting Edwards: : Played with Agricola Gloria M.T. in Italy. Signed as a free agent on Oct. 4, 2004 Originally selected by Sacramento in the second round (58 th overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft. While at Central Connecticut State, played in more games than any other player in school history, appearing in 123 career outings Ranked second in school history in points (1,731) and fifth in rebounds (967). #3 Steve Francis (G, 6-3, 200, Maryland '00, NBA Exp. 5 years) Noting Francis: : Averaged 16.6 ppg., 6.2 apg., 5.5 rpg. and 1.76 stlpg. in 40.4 minpg. (79 games) with Houston. Acquired from Houston along with Kelvin Cato and Cuttino Mobley in exchange for Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue and Reece Gaines on June 29, Led the Rockets in assists and steals, tied for first in minutes played and was second in scoring. Tied for fourth in the NBA in minutes played, ranked ninth in assists and in steals and 38 th in scoring. Entering this season, has appeared in 374 regular season games during his NBA career, all with Houston, averaging 19.3 ppg., 6.4 apg., 6.1 rpg. and 1.63 stlpg. in 39.6 minpg.three-time NBA All-Star.

7 #8 Pat Garrity (F, 6-9, 238, Notre Dame '98, NBA Exp. 6 years) Noting Garrity: : Averaged 1.0 ppg. in 11.0 minpg. (two games). Placed on the Injured List on Oct. 27 due to right knee rehabilitation (missed five games) Activated Nov. 7 Placed again on the Injured List on Nov. 16 due to right knee rehabilitation Had surgery on Dec. 1 (4-6 months of rehab scheduled). Entering this season, has appeared in 360 regular season games during his NBA career with Phoenix and Orlando, averaging 9.1 ppg. and 3.2 rpg. in 23.9 minpg.shot.413 (513-1,242) from three-point range. #33 Grant Hill (F, 6-8, 225, Duke '94, NBA Exp. 10 years) Noting Hill: : Missed the entire season due to left ankle rehabiliation. Placed on the Injured List on Oct. 27 due to left ankle rehabilitation. Had surgery on his left ankle on Mar. 18, 2003 The procedure involved addressing the ankle fracture site, while also re-aligning the ankle by re-shaping the heel. Entering this season, has appeared in 482 regular season games during his NBA career with Detroit and Orlando, averaging 21.0 ppg., 7.8 rpg., 6.1 apg. and 1.52 stlpg. in 38.4 minpg.six-time NBA All-Star : Averaged 14.5 ppg., team-high 7.1 rpg. and 4.3 apg. in 29.1 minpg. (29 games-29 starts) Shot.492 ( ) from the floor and.819 ( ) from the free throw line. #12 Dwight Howard (F/C, 6-11, 240, SW Atlanta Christian (HS) 04, NBA Exp. Rookie) Noting Howard: : Averaged 25.0 ppg., 18.0 rpg., 3.5 apg. and 8.00 blkpg. during senior campaign with SW Atlanta Christian Academy. Selected with the first overall pick of the 2004 NBA Draft. Winner of the 2004 Naismith Award, signifying the nation s top high school player Also captured the Morgan Wooten High School Player of the Year Award, the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award and the McDonald s National High School Player of the Year honor. Finished career at SACA with 2,146 points, 1,728 rebounds and 811 blocked shots in 129 games (16.6 ppg., 13.4 rpg., 6.29 blkpg.).

8 #41 Mario Kasun (C, 7-1, 260, Croatia, NBA Exp. Rookie) Noting Kasun: : Averaged 9.3 ppg., 7.1 rpg. and 2.30 blkpg. (27 games) with Opel Skyliners in Frankfurt, Germany. Acquired from L.A. Clippers in exchange for future considerations on June 26, 2002 Selected by the L.A. Clippers in the second round (41 st overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft. Played in five outings during the Pepsi Orlando Pro Summer League, averaging 8.8 ppg., 5.4 rpg., 1.0 apg. and 1.00 blkpg. in 21.8 minpg., while shooting.556 from the floor In five games during the Reebok Vegas Summer League, averaged 10.6 ppg., 7.6 rpg., 2.8 apg. and 1.00 blkpg. in 27.8 minpg. and shot.575 from the field. #5 Cuttino Mobley (G, 6-4, 215, Rhode Island '98, NBA Exp. 6 years) Noting Mobley: : Averaged 15.8 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 3.2 apg. and 1.34 stlpg. in 40.4 minpg. (80 games) with Houston. Acquired from Houston along with Kelvin Cato and Steve Francis in exchange for Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue and Reece Gaines on June 29, Tied for first on the Rockets in minutes played, was second in assists and steals, and finished third in scoring. Tied for fourth in the NBA in minutes played, ranked fifth in three-point FGs made, 23 rd in steals and tied for 24 th in three-point FG percentage. Entering this season, has appeared in 436 regular season games during his NBA career, all with Houston, averaging 17.1 ppg., 4.0 rpg., 2.7 apg. and 1.21 stlpg. in 37.5 minpg. #14 Jameer Nelson (G, 6-0, 190, St. Joseph s (PA) 04, NBA Exp. Rookie) Noting Nelson: : Averaged 20.6 ppg., 5.3 apg., 4.7 rpg. and 2.97 stlpg. (32 games) with St. Joseph s University. Acquired from Denver in exchange for a future first round draft pick on June 24, 2004 Selected by Denver in the first round (20 th overall) of the 2004 NBA Draft. Consensus National Player of the Year as a senior ( ), earning the AP, Wooden, Naismith, Rupp, Robertson and Chevrolet Player of the Year awards. Appeared in 125 career games with St. Joseph s, averaging 16.8 ppg., 5.7 apg., 4.6 rpg. and 2.05 stlpg.

9 #11 Jemeil Rich (G, 5-10, 170, SMU 97, NBA Exp. Rookie) Noting Rich: : Averaged 15.5 ppg., 10.6 apg., 3.0 rpg. and 2.70 stlpg. in 40.5 minpg. (47 games) with Gary Steeleheads of the CBA. Signed as a free agent on Oct. 4, Named to the All-CBA Second Team Led the CBA in assists and ranked second in steals. Has played internationally in Switzerland and Lithuania. #9 DeShawn Stevenson (G, 6-5, 210, Washington Union (HS) 00, NBA Exp. 4 years) Noting Stevenson: : Averaged 11.4 ppg., 3.7 rpg. and 2.0 apg. in 30.6 minpg. (80 games-78 starts) with Utah and Orlando Averaged 11.2 ppg., 4.6 rpg. and 2.5 apg. in 35.9 minpg. with Orlando (26 games) Made 24 starts with the Magic 11.3 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 2.7 apg., 36.5 minpg. Acquired on Feb. 19 from Utah along with a future second round draft pick in exchange for Gordan Giricek Re-signed as a free agent on Aug. 12, Scored in double figures 52 times (19 with Orlando), including career-high 24 points on Nov. Dallas Scored 20- plus points four times. Led (or tied) the Magic in scoring once (Apr. 10 vs. Detroit, 21 points), in rebounding once (Mar. 13 vs. Seattle, teamhigh-tying seven) and in assists four times Led (or tied) the Jazz in scoring eight times, in rebounding once and in assists once. Entering this season, has appeared in 248 regular season games during his NBA career with Utah and Orlando, averaging 6.5 ppg., 2.2 rpg. and 1.3 apg. in 18.7 minpg. #15 Hedo Turkoglu (F, 6-10, 220, Turkey, NBA Exp. 4 years) Noting Turkoglu: : Averaged 9.2 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 1.9 apg. and 1.00 stlpg. in 25.9 minpg. (80 games) with San Antonio Shot.419 ( ) from three-point range. Signed as a free agent on July 14, Ranked eighth in the NBA in three-point FG percentage. Scored in double figures 37 times, including a season-high 21 points on Mar. 5 vs. Dallas. Entering this season, has appeared in 301 regular season games during his NBA career with Sacramento and San Antonio, averaging 7.9 ppg., 3.7 rpg. and 1.6 apg. in 21.5 minpg.

10 #42 Ajani Williams (C, 6-10, 235, Eastern Michigan 99, NBA Exp. Rookie) Noting Williams: : Played with the Long Beach Jam of the ABA. Signed as a free agent on Oct. 4, Has played in the CBA with Yakima ( ), in the NBDL with Mobile ( ) and in the USBL with Florida ( ) Also played internationally in China, the Philippines and Bulgaria.