Isiah Thomas said Thursday that he's "disappointed and hurt" over criticisms levied by once good friend Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird.

Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV. He also said he played a role in keeping Thomas off the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team.

"Nobody on that team wanted him," Johnson said in the book.

Thomas, now coaching at Florida International, said, "I feel taken advantage of for all these years."

  • Portland waived Ime Udoka and former Stanford center Jarron Collins. Both were vying for the 15th spot on the team, which went to former Saint Mary's College point guard Patty Mills. A second-round draft pick in 2009, Mills is out with a broken foot. ... Portland signed LaMarcus Aldridge to a five-year contract extension. Terms weren't announced.

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    California (1-2) dropped its second road game, 34-7 to Florida (3-0) in Orlando. Also, the Redwoods' home game Nov. 14 against Las Vegas was moved to San Jose State's Spartan Stadium. Their home game against Florida on Nov. 19 remained at AT&T Park in San Francisco. League commissioner Michael Huyghue said the team is trying to broaden its fan base. Fans who bought tickets for the Nov. 14 game can obtain a full refund at the original point of purchase.

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