1.   And if the Lakers hope to land a suitable replacement for Grant, they might be faced with an awkward decision to waive guard Brian Shaw.

2.   After the point guard was waived Monday, Nesby blamed the transaction on a personal problem between Todd and Hudson.

3.   But Pitino already has said that the team will waive guard Scott Brooks.

4.   Orlando waived guard Carl Thomas to make roster room for Royal.

5.   The Clippers waived point guard Charles Jones on Friday.

6.   The Cleveland Cavaliers waived reserve guard Greg Graham.

7.   The former USC guard was waived by the Clippers on Sunday along with center Donald Hodge.

8.   The Lakers last week waived veteran guard B.J. Armstrong, a throw-in in the Rice trade, who could have provided some flexibility and depth.

9.   The New York Knicks placed forward Ronnie Grandison on the injured list with a sprained left ankle and waived guard Rick Brunson, the team said.

10.   The Orlando Magic waived rookie guard Rick Brunson.