To meet the league-maximum of 15 players on each NBA rosters, teams have announced many cuts today — some players which are more notable than others. Jalen Rose has been waived, since the New York Knicks were able to acquire Jared Jeffries and Renaldo Balkman to play the small forward position.

Luke Schenser of the Chicago Bulls and Darvin Ham (New Jersey Nets) are both likely candidates to start the season at home, after their respective teams waived them. Generally, though, the other players released were long-shots to make the team, with no surprises in exception for a few players earning a partially guaranteed contract.

NBA coaching legend Arnold “Red” Auerbach died a few days ago, now making Phil Jackson the most successful living coach. Jackson and Auerbach have each won nine titles: Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, while Auerbach earned his with the great Bill Russell teams of the 1960s.

Chris Kaman finally signed his gigantic extension with the Clippers. Kaman, largely underrated because of his villainous appearance, will be earning about $10 million a year for the Clippers, which means that team owner Don Sterling won’t be able to re-sign another player for at least three playoff droughts.

Saer Sene will be starting his first NBA game when the season begins. After Robert Swift suffered a year-ending knee injury, the lanky shotblocker will play about fifteen minutes a night while competing for the jump ball.

Kobe Bryant may have reached the climax of his career since he has struggled to get his knee to full strength. Not to assume that Bryant’s play is going to drop off to any embarrassing standard, but Bryant is less than optimistic about his return. Bryant told reporters than his has little trust in his knee, and seems unlikely to play in the season opener.