Cavaliers Assign Dwayne Jones to Thunderbirds
March 23, 2007 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
CLEVELAND, March 23, 2007 - The Cleveland Cavaliers have assigned forward/center Dwayne Jones to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. The Thunderbirds are the D-League Affiliate for the Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns.
Jones has played in four games for the Cavaliers this season and has grabbed six rebounds in 18 total minutes. He was acquired by the Cavaliers on Oct. 13 from Boston.
The St Joseph's product played in 26 games last season with the Florida Flame of the D-League while on assignment from the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Celtics. He led the NBA's minor league in rebounds per game (11.7) and offensive rebounds per game (4.5) while ranking second in blocks per game (2.04) to go along with 8.9 points in 31.1 minutes.
Jones is the 23rd NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate this season. Twenty-six (26) NBA teams have designated 51 players to D-League affiliates since the start of the 2005-06 season.
Six NBA players (bold below) are currently active in the D-League. Following is the complete list of assigned players during 2006-07 and their current status:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team / status
Ryan Hollins Charlotte Bobcats Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Bobcats
Bobby Jones Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by 76ers
Louis Williams Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by 76ers
Julius Hodge Denver Nuggets Colorado 14ers / recalled by Nuggets
Pops Mensah-Bonsu Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Martynas Andriuskevicius Chicago Bulls Dakota Wizards / recalled by Bulls
James White San Antonio Spurs Austin Toros / recalled by Spurs
Maurice Ager Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Patrick O'Bryant Golden State Warriors Bakersfield Jam
P.J. Tucker Toronto Raptors Colorado 14ers
Amir Johnson Detroit Pistons Sioux Falls Skyforce
Marcus Vinicius NOK Hornets Tulsa 66ers
James Augustine Orlando Magic Anaheim Arsenal / recalled by Magic
Mouhamed Sene Seattle Sonics Idaho Stampede / recalled by Sonics
C.J. Miles Utah Jazz Idaho Stampede / recalled by Jazz
Jose Barea Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Damir Markota Milwaukee Bucks Tulsa 66ers/ recalled by Bucks
Allan Ray Boston Celtics Austin Toros/recalled by Celtics
Mile Ilic New Jersey Nets Colorado 14ers
Will Blalock Detroit Pistons Sioux Falls Skyforce/recalled by Pistons
Alexander Johnson Memphis Grizzlies Arkansas RimRockers/recalled by Grizzlies
Shannon Brown Cleveland Cavaliers Albuquerque Thunderbirds/recalled by Cavaliers
Dwayne Jones Cleveland Cavaliers Albuquerque Thunderbirds
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. 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.
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