61.   In announcing the fines and suspensions, NBA senior vice president of basketball operations Rod Thorn termed the matter closed.

62.   In terms of day-in, day-out management of the basketball operation, the Boston Celtics are an embarrasssment.

63.   Isiah Thomas, vice president of basketball operations for the Toronto Raptors, kept his word and took Massachusetts forward Marcus Camby with the second pick.

64.   It is presumed those hours can be downsized some with the hiring Wednesday of Billy Knight as director of basketball operations.

65.   John Calipari this month left the University of Massachusetts to become coach and vice president of basketball operations of the New Jersey Nets.

66.   John Gabriel, the vice president of basketball operations, denies that Hill is in trouble.

67.   Jerry West has made many deft moves across the seasons in his position as executive vice president for basketball operations for the Lakers.

68.   Jordan is expected to become the top executive for basketball operations and a part-owner.

69.   Jordan is a part-owner of the team as well as its president of basketball operations.

70.   Keith Grant, vice president of basketball operations, said he likes what the left-handed Gatling can bring to the Mavericks.