PLAYER NEWS: --G DeShawn Stevenson said he is recovered from the surgery he underwent to repair a herniated disk in his back. --C Fabricio Oberto will be introduced to the media in the third week of August. He is expected to battle for playing time against second-year pivot JaVale McGee.
--F Andre Blatche, never known for his work ethic, has been doing a lot of work and conditioning under the watchful eye of new assistant coach Sam Cassell.
MEDICAL WATCH: No injuries.
DRAFT PICKS: None.