Mavericks Reassign Center A.J. Hammons to the Texas Legends
November 26, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have reassigned rookie center A.J. Hammons to the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.
Hammons (7-0, 250) has appeared in seven for the Mavericks this season, averaging 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds in 3.4 minutes.
Hammons started at center for the Legends in their 2016-17 season opener against the Maine Red Claws on Nov. 12 and produced 16 points, six rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes. He did not miss a shot in the contest, going a perfect 7-of-7 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line.
A native of Gary, Ind., Hammons played four seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers and earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Big Ten and honorable mention All-America as a senior. In his final season, he averaged 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.1 assists while shooting 59.2 percent from the floor.
The Mavericks made Hammons the 46th overall selection in the 2016 NBA Draft.
Hammons will join the Legends and be available for their game tonight against the Salt Lake City Stars at Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from November 26, 2016
- Los Angeles Veterans Spark Road Win over Rio Grande Valley - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- BayHawks Fall to Swarm in Closing Seconds - Erie BayHawks
- Red Claws Take Raptors 905 - Maine Celtics
- Mavericks Reassign Center A.J. Hammons to the Texas Legends - Texas Legends
- D-Fenders Game Notes - Game #6 at Rio Grande Valley - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- Chicago Bulls Assign Three to Windy City - Windy City Bulls
- Kings Assign Papagiannis, Labissiere and Richardson to Reno - Reno Bighorns
- Warriors Late Rally Overcome by Skyforce - Santa Cruz Warriors
- Bighorns Fall Short in Arizona - Reno Bighorns
- Windy City Bulls Rally Past Oklahoma City Blue 88-79 - Windy City Bulls
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
