Thomas Returns to Dazzle
January 31, 2005 - NBA G League (G League)
Roanoke Dazzle News Release
GREENVILLE, S.C., January 31 – The Roanoke Dazzle has reacquired forward James Thomas and waived center Sean Finn, according to an announcement by National Basketball Development League director of basketball operations Chris Alpert and Dazzle head coach Kent Davison.
Thomas returns to Roanoke after playing out a pair of 10-day contracts with the Portland Trail Blazers. The rookie from Texas (Â’04) played in nine games (two starts) for the Trail Blazers, averaging 12.4 minutes, 2.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He grabbed 15 rebounds against Cleveland on January 19. Prior to his GATORADE Call-up on January 9, Thomas played in 14 games (14 starts) for Roanoke, averaging 37.3 minutes, 12.1 points and a league-leading 14.2 rebounds.
Finn, who was acquired in a trade from Fayetteville on December 13 for guard Mike King, played in 14 games at Roanoke, averaging 15.0 minutes, 2.0 points and 3.4 rebounds. Overall this season he has played in 24 NBDL games (two starts), averaging 17.9 minutes, 3.3 points and 3.7 rebounds.
Thomas is expected to be in uniform when the Dazzle (13-9) is host to Asheville (15-9) tonight at the Roanoke Civic Center. He will wear jersey #0. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from January 31, 2005
- Dazzle Victor-ious over Flight - Roanoke Dazzle
- Columbus Acquires Curry, Waives Doliboa - Columbus Riverdragons
- Thomas Returns to Dazzle - Roanoke Dazzle
- NBDL daily developments - G League
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.
