Heat weigh Richards' guarantee as Magic duo returns to court

Nick Richards' $3.1M salary with Miami becomes fully guaranteed if he's on the roster opening night, Miami Herald reporter Anthony Chiang notes, though coach Erik Spoelstra says camp has only helped his case.

Wizards wing Kyshawn George, extension eligible next summer, is settling into a deeper roster without a guaranteed starting job.

In Orlando, Anthony Black is progressing from a right ankle sprain and Jonathan Isaac has returned to practice after missing time for personal reasons, per Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede. Hawks rookie Zuby Ejiofor had 15 points and nine rebounds in Atlanta's preseason win over Oklahoma City.

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