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I agree...it is suppose to be a league of developing new talent...that is what it branded itself as. However, the big names that have come into the league this year have been strictly for money for those teams. Can you hate the teams for marketing a "former number 1 draft pick" or "fo...

I am curious what everyone thinks of the announced move to Rio Rancho next year? and what about the name change to "New Mexico Thunderbirds?"

Can't find much on him...not much of a scouting report that is.

@Minorleagfan - I agree - cant really argue with Carlos Powell...he has proven to be an elite dleague player. I also like Amara...in the few thigns I have read and seen...he looks like he could be very good. You bring up a good point in Latavious...will be very interesting, as you say, to see where ...

looks like the rumors have already started...draftexpress already saying:

"Carlos Powell- Proven scorer at the D-League level, will fill it up every night. Rumored to have already received a promise to be drafted #1 overall by Albuquerque."

Gotta love it!

here is the list:
http://www.nba.com/media/dleague/2009_draft_pool.pdf

Also, allocated players got announced today.

i believe the list comes out today. But I just thought it would strike up some conversation about possible guys coming out...like ...is Courtney Sims coming back and trying to make it up, Will Conroy, etc...such as that...hopefully it will get some banter working...the forums have been pretty dead l...

just thought it would be fun to see, a few days before the draft, all the fans make a guess as to who you think your team is going to pick with their first round choice...

anyone?

articles about players from last season who went to local tryouts and made a team: Part 1: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2009/9/8/1020351/from-local-tryouts-to-the-d-league Part 2: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2009/9/10/1021843/from-local-tryouts-to-the-d-league I can speak on Fred Gibson, as I...

Minor - I doubt they will change them anytime soon....just be glad the logo does not look like the Armor or the Red Claws (though I do like their court)