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Oct 20 (The Sports Xchange) - The Atlanta Hawks waived veteran guard Jarrett Jack, the team announced Thursday. Jack has been unable to practice after suffering torn knee ligaments last season. He missed all seven of the Hawks' exhibition games this preseason. - - Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Elton Brand announced his retirement at the team's training complex in Camden, N.J. Over 17 NBA seasons, Brand has appeared in 1,058 career games with 868 starts, posting averages of 15.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 blocks per game. The 37-year-old has played 34,910 career minutes, which ranks him 67th all-time. - - The Boston Celtics might be without guard Marcus Smart at the outset of the regular season due to a sprained left ankle. Smart was injured during Boston's preseason finale on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. The Celtics open the regular season next Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. (Editing by Frank Pingue)