81.  But not every player was sold that Johnson would subtract playing time from the reserves.

82.  But playing time has been hard to come by.

83.  But playing time was a factor in all four departing.

84.  But Smith indicated that signing Gretzky would not necessarily take playing time from prospects as much as it might from other veterans.

85.  But sources said the greater issue is playing time, and the Lakers became a less-attractive option once they acquired Horace Grant and Greg Foster in September.

86.  But Oates always wants to give Chad Curtis as much playing time as possible against left-handers, as he has all year.

87.  But the Brazilians will take the field minus midfielder Arilson, who quit the Olympic team because of a lack of playing time.

88.  But playing time for the acrobatic Nesby could be up in the air.

89.  But posing on a magazine cover in black leather hot pants and a dog collar is small potatoes compared with his constant war with Hill over playing time.

90.  But since leading the team in scoring two years ago, he has missed big chunks of playing time with injuries.