The Kings have until Oct. 31 to pick up the $1.65 million option on Gerald Wallace's contract for the 2004-2005 season. Wallace showed encouraging improvement during early practices, then made 8 of 28 shots (0.285) in the first three exhibition games and looked lost on defense.

Wallace played better tonight in a lost to Houston; he went 6 for 9 with 15 rebounds.

My fantasy football team won week six by a score of 70 to 55. The team's record improved to 5 wins and 1 loss with four straight wins. This weekend I play the team that I have lost to back in week two.