NBA D-League Daily Developments
Published on February 5, 2010 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
FIELD SET FOR 2010 NBA DREAM FACTORY FRIDAY NIGHT PRESENTED BY HAIER
The NBA Development League Dream Factory Friday Night presented by Haier, an innovative skills competition modeled after the popular NBA All-Star Saturday Night, returns for the third consecutive year to Center Court at NBA Jam Session presented by adidas on Friday, Feb. 12, at 10:00 p.m. ET, and will stream live on NBA.com from 10-11p.m. ET. Twenty NBA D-League players, including eight with NBA experience, three who were drafted by NBA teams and one returning champion from the 2009 NBA D-League Dream Factory Friday Night, will showcase their skills during the evening's competitions. This year's event includes a Slam Dunk Competition, a Three-Point Competition featuring an all "money-ball" rack and the inaugural NBA D-League's Haier Shooting Stars. Players must be on an active NBA D-League roster to compete in any event. http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/dream_factory_2010.html
TAYLOR RECALLED BY ROCKETS
The NBA Development League Rio Grande Valley Vipers announced that guard Jermaine Taylor has been recalled by the Houston Rockets. Taylor averaged 21.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in four games (one start) with the Vipers after getting assigned on Jan. 28. Over the last two games in Albuquerque, Taylor averaged 31.0 points, 5.0 rebounds (3.5 offensive), 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals, including a game-high 32 points in last night's 123-114 loss to the Thunderbirds. Taylor is one of four Vipers alumni on the Rockets roster, joining starting point guard Aaron Brooks, Will Conroy and Joey Dorsey.
THURSDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS...top performers from Thursday's games: (See highlights of last night's games at http://youtube.com/nbadleague)
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS: A look at NBA D-League Alumni in last night's NBA games:
Eight players with NBA D-League experience competed in two NBA games last night, three as starters.
Portland's Martell Webster made all five of his three-point attempts, en route to 21 points in a win over San Antonio.
GATORADE CALL-UP BOARD:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team Call-Up Dates
Chris Hunter Golden State Fort Wayne 11/20/09
Anthony Tolliver Golden State Idaho 12/17/09, 1/17/10
Mike Harris Houston Rio Grande 12/23/09
Sundiata Gaines Utah Idaho 1/5/10
Cartier Martin Golden State Iowa 1/10/10
Mario West Atlanta Maine 1/12/10
JamesOn Curry LA Clippers Springfield 1/22/10
Cedric Jackson Cleveland Erie 1/23/10
Will Conroy Houston Rio Grande Valley 1/28/10
Coby Karl Golden State Idaho 1/31/10
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
Malik Hairston San Antonio Austin 1/14/10 11 41.8 29.5 4.6 3.1
Joe Alexander Milwaukee Fort Wayne 1/20/10 4 23.8 8.5 4.3 2.3
Jermaine Taylor Houston Rio Grande Valley 1/28/10 4 26.8 21.8 4.0 1.3
NBA G League Stories from February 5, 2010
- Bell's big night lifts Wizards over Red Claws - Dakota Wizards
- Utah Falters Late and Gives Tulsa a Victory - Utah Flash
- Vipers dominated by T-Birds in loss - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- Skyforce wins second straight over Stampede - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- T-Birds Send Vipers Packing With 15 Point Win - New Mexico Thunderbirds
- Iowa Extends League Best Record to 24-6 - Iowa Wolves
- Vipers and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Teaming Up For Get Fit Challenge Saturday - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 66ers Chris Richard Called-Up To Chicago Bulls - Tulsa 66ers
- Tulsa's Richard Signs With Chicago Bulls - G League
- Lower Level Tickets For Saturday's Energy/Ames Doubleheader Nearly Sold Out - Iowa Wolves
- Jam Packed Saturday For T-Birds - New Mexico Thunderbirds
- BayHawks Release Goldcamp - Erie BayHawks
- NBA D-League Daily Developments - G League
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