BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

NBA — Named Malcolm Turner NBADL president.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS — Agreed to terms with G Kemba Walker on a contract extension.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Released DB Marcus Cromartie from the practice squad. Signed WR Phil Bates to practice squad.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Placed LB Jon Beason on injured reserve. Released G Brandon Washington and WR Kadron Boone from the practice squad and DB Jemea Thomas.

ST. LOUIS RAMS — Placed WR Brian Quick on injured reserve. Signed TE Justice Cunningham, G Travis Bond, WR Emory Blake and OT Steven Baker to the practice squad and WR Damian Williams and G Brandon Washington.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed TE Keavon Milton to the practice squad.