Although Stern said logistics would make an All-Star game in Europe difficult - he said players have asked him about staging one - fans there might not have to settle for exhibitions much longer.

But Stern played down the idea that top talent would leave the NBA for outrageous dollars overseas, following a summer in which some lower-level players bolted for contracts they could never get here.

During the Olympics, All-Stars such as Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony said they'd at least listen if offered a deal for say $40 million a year, tax-free. But Stern said average attendance in Europe was only 6,000, so ''the system will not support it.''

Maloof casino to take bets

Palms casino operator George Maloof Jr. says the NBA Board of Governors has voted to allow the casino to accept bets on the league's games even though the Maloof family owns the casino and the Sacramento Kings.

Maloof says the unanimous vote allows the Las Vegas casino to take wagers on all NBA teams for the first time, except the Kings. The arrangement is similar to a deal between the league and Harrah's Entertainment Inc., whose chief executive Gary Loveman owns a 2.4 percent stake in the Boston Celtics.

Instant replay to expand

The NBA's Board of Governors has approved the expanded use of instant replay for the 2008-09 season.

Referees will be allowed to review video to determine if a field goal was a two- or three-point attempt, or to decide if a shooting foul was committed behind the arc and warrants three shots instead of two.

Owners also approved the use of replay if the game clock malfunctions in the final seconds of a quarter of overtime.

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Cavs release F Ronald Dupree

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The 25-year-old Williams was helped by rookie Darnell Jackson breaking his wrist. Jackson is expected to be sidelined for a month.

Dupree averaged 6.5 points in four preseason games.

The Cavs also kept free-agent forward Tarence Kinsey, who played in Turkey last season.

Start of regular season

TUESDAY

Cleveland at Boston, 6 p.m.

Milaukee at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Portland at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Atlana at Orlando, 5 p.m.,

Toronto at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Washington, 5 p.m.

Miami at New York, 5:30 p.m.

Indiana at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Memphis at Houston, 6:30 p.m.

Denver at Utah, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m.