News from August 27.

The NBA suspended Brandon Rush (Ind) for 5 games for violating the
league's anti-drug policy.  The suspension will be served at the start of
the regular season.

The NBA suspended Kenny Hasbrouck (Mia) for 2 games for his guilty plea
for driving while intoxicated.  The suspension will be served at the start
of the regular season.

The NBA suspended Tyreke Evans (Sac) for 1 game for pleading no contest to
reckless driving.  The suspension will be served at the start of the 
regular season.  Evans pleaded no contest on 8/2 for speeding between 120 
to 130 mph and was sentenced to 80 hours of community service, ordered to 
take part in teen driving programs, and had his license suspended for 30 
days.  The suspension will be served at the start of the regular season.

New York signed Patrick Ewing Jr to a 1 year, non-guaranteed contract.

Denver named Masai Ujiri as executive VP of basketball operations.