The NBA has sent representatives to teams around the league showing a tape of player reactions that the referees plan to have zero tolerance for this season. Rasheed Wallace can’t really be excited as he says about the fining and suspension system associated with the bad behavior, “It just means I must be doing something right. Any time they change the rules of the game for one specific player, you must be doing something right.” Wallace was suspended one game last season for getting too many technical fouls, which kept the Detroit Pistons from starting the same players for the entire year.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Avery Johnson has had his contract re-structured. Johnson will know be making $20 million over the five years of his contract. Johnson is now under contract until 2010-11.

The New York Knicks plan to run a Phoenix Suns-like offense this season (who hasn’t said this?), which will be led partially by underachiever Steve Francis. “I’ve done everything but win games, and that’s what I’m out to do.” This season will be a make-or-break year for the franchise, with Isiah Thomas’ front offic and coaching job on the line.

Robert Horry has acknowledged that this season may be the last of his storybook career. “If I can’t go, I’m not going to force myself out there to where I hurt the team. Just treat me regular and let me play, and whatever happens, happens.”  To see just a small fraction of the game-winners and clutch blocks by Horry, check out this video entitled “Robert Horry Saves the Day“.