BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
CHICAGO BULLS—Acquired G Rick Brunson from Toronto for G Roger Mason Jr.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Traded G Ricky Davis, C Chris Mihm, F Michael Stewart and a second-round draft pick to Boston for F Eric Williams, F-C Tony Battie, and F Kedrick Brown.
Continental Basketball Association
IDAHO STAMPEDE—Signed G Eric Murdock. Waived C Lari Ketner.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
DETROIT LIONS—Signed CB Chris Kern and CB Charles Drake to the practice squad.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed OL Jamil Soriano to the practice squad. Released P Travis Dorsch from the practice squad.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
CAROLINA HURRICANES—Fired coach Paul Maurice, assistant coach Randy Ladoceur and goaltending consultant Don Edwards. Named Peter Laviolette coach and Jeff Daniels assistant coach.
DETROIT RED WINGS—Recalled LW Ryan Barnes from Grand Rapids of the AHL. Assigned G Joey MacDonald to Grand Rapids.
VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Recalled C Fedor Fedorov from Manitoba of the AHL.