D-Fenders Acquire Mardy Collins and 2012 Draft Pick from Iowa Energy
December 28, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release
EL SEGUNDO - The Los Angeles D-Fenders have acquired 6-foot-6 guard Mardy Collins and an 8th-round 2012 NBA Development League Draft pick from the Iowa Energy, it was announced today by General Manager Glenn Carraro. In exchange, the D-Fenders sent their third round pick as well as Tulsa's original third round pick (previously acquired in the Elijah Millsap trade) in the 2012 NBA D-League Draft.
Selected in the first round (29th overall) by New York in the 2006 NBA Draft, Collins, who was acquired by the Energy after participating in the Washington Wizards training camp, has played in 189 games (31 starts) over four NBA seasons for the Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 3.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Most recently, Collins played with the Jiangsu Nangang Dragons (China-CBA) before joining the Wizards preseason roster.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from December 28, 2011
- BayHawks Use Balanced Attack to Down Mad Ants, 109-94 - Erie BayHawks
- D-Fenders Acquire Mardy Collins and 2012 Draft Pick from Iowa Energy - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- Texas Sized Roster Changes for Legends - Texas Legends
- Energy Obtain Two Draft Picks in Trade with Los Angeles - Iowa Wolves
- Wizards Acquire Tommy Smith - Dakota Wizards
- Stampede Acquire Carter, White - Idaho Stampede
- D-Fenders Acquire Gerald Green and Malcolm Thomas - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- Skyforce to Host Community Blood Drive - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Dyson and Owens Return to Tulsa - Tulsa 66ers
- Bighorns Acquire Adrian Oliver - Reno Bighorns
- Former Celtics Ricky Davis to Join Red Claws - Maine Celtics
- BayHawks Acquire Green - Erie BayHawks
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.
Other Recent Los Angeles D-Fenders Stories
- MVP Vander Blue Leads 2016-17 All-NBA Development League First Team
- Vander Blue Named NBA Development League MVP
- D-Fenders Comeback Falls Short in Year-Ending Loss to Vipers
- Los Angeles Lakers Recall Nwaba from D-Fenders
- D-Fenders Dodge Vipers Comeback, Stay Alive in Title Hunt
