NBA D-League Daily Developments
December 29, 2009 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
SIOUX FALLS' REGGIE WILLIAMS NAMED NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Reggie Williams of the Sioux Falls Skyforce was named NBA Development League Performer of the Week for games played during the week of Dec. 21. Williams led Sioux Falls to a 2-0 record last week, including two home victories over the Springfield Armor. Williams averaged 26.5 points, shooting 63 percent (22-of-34) from the field last week, to go with 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists. The guard/forward out of Virginia Military Institute notched his third 30-plus point effort of the season on Dec. 26 when he scored 31 points on 13-of-18 shooting from the floor. On the season, Williams ranks second in the league with 26.5 points per game and fourth in the league shooting 60 percent (69-of-116) from the field.
THUNDER RECALLS BYRON MULLENS FROM THE TULSA 66ERS
Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced that the team has recalled center Byron Mullens from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. Mullens appeared in 11 games (11 starts) for the 66ers since he was originally assigned to Tulsa on November 21. The 7-0 center averaged 15.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.27 blocks per contest while with Tulsa.
MONDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS...top performers from Monday's game: (See highlights of last night's games at http://youtube.com/nbadleague)
Six players scored in double figures, led by 22 points from Andre Ingram, as Utah defeated Idaho in overtime, 112-109. Carlos Wheeler posted a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Flash, while Dontell Jefferson added 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Sundiata Gaines paced Idaho with 31 points, his fourth 30-plus scoring effort of the season, while Cedric Simmons tallied a season-high 29 points to go with 13 rebounds.
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS: A look at NBA D-League Alumni in last night's NBA games:
16 players with NBA D-League experience competed in seven NBA games last night, four as starters.
As a starter for Sacramento, Donte Greene scored 17 points as the Kings upset the Nuggets.
Louis Williams started and tallied nine points and five rebounds as the Sixers defeated Portland.
GATORADE CALL-UP BOARD:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team Call-Up Date
Chris Hunter Golden State Fort Wayne 11/20/09
Anthony Tolliver Portland Idaho 12/17/09
Mike Harris Houston Rio Grande 12/23/09
ASSIGNMENT BOARD: NBA Players Currently on Assignment in the NBA D-League
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team Assignment Date G MPG PPG RPG APG
Joey Dorsey Houston Rio Grande Valley 11/13/09 10 29.4 14.4 13.6 2.1
Alexis Ajinca Charlotte Maine 11/30/09 9 22.2 10.1 6.4 0.6
Lester Hudson Boston Maine 12/26/09 5 28.0 14.6 4.8 4.2
D.J. White Oklahoma City Tulsa 12/26/09 2 37.5 20.5 9.0 1.0
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NBA G League Stories from December 29, 2009
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- Trail Blazers Waive Anthony Tolliver, Assign Patty Mills To Idaho Stampede - Idaho Stampede
- Portland's Mills Assigned To Idaho Stampede - G League
- Game Date Changed - New Mexico Thunderbirds
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- Vipers Announce Bingo Contest With Free Register-To-Win Las Vegas Vacation - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
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- Flash Outlast Stampede In Overtime, 112-109 - Idaho Stampede
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