1.   Rookie forward Ansu Sesay had the cast removed from his fractured right foot yesterday and replaced it with a walking boot.

2.   But the price would be steep, probably rookie forward Amanda Lassiter and a first-round draft pick.

3.   Golden State coach Dave Cowens started rookie forward Marc Jackson in place of Hughes.

4.   Nets rookie forward Stephen Jackson missed the game with a sore right foot.

5.   Rookie forwards Matt Bradley and Mark Smith beat him out for a roster spot.

6.   Rookie forwards Nathan Cayless and Tony Puletua will make their international debuts for the Kiwis on Friday.

7.   The Kings activated rookie forward Jabari Smith, who has played only one minute this season and has been on the injured list for most of the season.

8.   The Phoenix Suns waived rookie forward Stefano Rusconi on Wednesday, clearing a roster spot for the return of Danny Manning.