Bulls assign Andriuskevicius to Wizards
December 11, 2006 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
GREENVILLE, S.C., December 11, 2006 - The Chicago Bulls announced that 7-2 center Martynas Andriuskevicius (Mar-teen-es An-droo-SKAV-ih-chis) has been assigned to the Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League (D-League). Dakota has been designated as the Bulls' D-League affiliate for the 2006-07 season.
Andriuskevicius, a second-year center from Lithuania, has yet to appear in regular-season game with the Bulls. He was acquired on August 18 from Cleveland in exchange for guard Eddie Basden. As a member of the Cavaliers in 2005-06, Andriuskevicius was assigned to the D-League, playing 15 games with the Arkansas RimRockers and averaging 19.1 minutes, 7.0 points and 4.2 rebounds.
Drafted in the second round (44th overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, he was traded to Cleveland for a second-round pick and cash on June 29, 2005. Andriuskevicius has played in six career NBA games, all with Cleveland, averaging 1.5 minutes and 0.7 rebounds.
Andriuskevicius is the sixth NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate this season. The complete list of 2005-06 NBA to D-League designated players and their current status follows:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team
Ryan Hollins Charlotte Bobcats Fort Worth Flyers
Bobby Jones Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers
Louis Williams Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers
Julius Hodge Denver Nuggets Colorado 14ers
Pops Mensah-Bonsu Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers
Martynas Andriuskevicius Chicago Bulls Dakota Wizards
The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders (Calif.), Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit D-LEAGUE.com.
NBA G League Stories from December 11, 2006
- Bulls Assign Martynas Andriuskevicius to the Wizards - Dakota Wizards
- Skyforce to participate in Children's Inn - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Bulls assign Andriuskevicius to Wizards - G League
- D-League 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.
