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Bulls Assign James Johnson to Iowa Energy

Published on January 27, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2011 - Chicago Bulls forward James Johnson was assigned to the Iowa Energy, the Bulls' NBA Development League affiliate, it was announced today. The assignment marks the 34th time in the 2010-11 season an NBA player has been assigned to an NBA D-League affiliate, and it is the first assignment for Johnson, a second-year pro out of Wake Forest.

Johnson (6-9, 245) has appeared in 12 games this season with the Bulls, averaging 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 10.2 minutes. In 77 career games with Chicago, Johnson is averaging 3.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in 11.4 minutes.

The Bulls selected Johnson in the first round (16th overall) of the 2009 NBA Draft. In two seasons at Wake Forest, Johnson averaged 14.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 61 games, and was named an All-ACC Third Team selection both seasons.

The Energy have been in 1st place in their division for 126 games, dating back to the start of the 2008-2009 NBA D-League season.

Johnson is expected to join the Energy for the team's home games against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available at www.iowanba.com, by calling 564-8550 or at the arena box office.

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