In the Paint
Davis not suspended
The Boston Celtics have decided not to suspend forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis after an off-court fight sidelined him for at least five weeks.He suffered a broken right thumb in an encounter with a childhood friend before Tuesday's season-
opening win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Josh Smith
In last night's win over the Washington Wizards, the Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith became the youngest player, at 23, in NBA history to block 900 shots, passing Shaquille O'Neal.
Hamilton out briefly
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss at least two games because of a sprained right ankle.Ben Gordon started last night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Contract options
The Washington Wizards have exercised their contract options on guard Nick Young and center JaVale McGee for the 2010-11 season.Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns exercised their options on the forward Jared Dudley and center Robin Lopez for 2010-11, but declined the option on swingman Alando Tucker.
- Associated Press
