TORONTO SHIPPED B.J. Armstrong, its first pick in the expansion draft, to the Golden State Warriors on Monday for two players and the rights to three 1995 second-round draft picks. The NBA lifted its lockout Monday, clearing the way for trades and signings.

Toronto, which begins play this season, obtained centers Victor Alexander and Carlos Rogers, and the rights to forwards Dwayne Whitfield, Martin Lewis and Michael McDonald.

ROBINSON SICK

DAVID ROBINSON was hospitalized with the stomach flu, but the San Antonio Spurs' star is expected to be released today. Robinson was in stable condition at San Antonio Regional Hospital.

HEAT THINKING BIG

NEW MIAMI Heat coach Pat Riley likes the versatility of his players but wants more size. Riley said he hopes to sign a free agent who will improve depth in the front line.

"We need somebody, it's obvious," Riley said. "We'll bring a number of big players to our mini-camp and try to find somebody that can help us."

SONICS-KINGS DEAL

SEATTLE traded guard Sarunas Marciulionis and forward Byron Houston to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for veteran forward/center Frank Brickowski, who missed all of last season because of injury.