
NBA D-League Daily Developments
February 3, 2011 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
THUNDER RECALLS COLE ALDRICH FROM TULSA 66ERS
Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced yesterday that the team has recalled center Cole Aldrich from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. During his two assignments this season with the 66ers, Aldrich has appeared in 19 games (19 starts) and averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocked shots in 29.2 minutes. Aldrich has recorded three consecutive double-doubles with Tulsa and the 66ers own a 15-4 mark this season with him in the lineup.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS...top performers from Wednesday's games: (See highlights of last night's games at http://www.nba.com/dleague/video/originals)
The Energy were led by Chicago Bulls-assignee James Johnson, who scored a game-high 31 points with 14 rebounds and six blocks. Curtis Stinson recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists, Courtney Sims had a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds while Marqus Blakely also had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Dominique Johnson hit a game-winning one-handed shot at the buzzer on to lead the Texas Legends to a 110-108 victory. Joe Alexander recorded a double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds.
Golden State Warriors-assignee Jeremy Lin led the Bighorns with 20 points and six assists. Patrick O'Bryant recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 boards, while Danny Green added 19 points and six assists.
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS: A look at NBA D-League Alumni in last night's NBA games:
37 players with NBA D-League experience competed in 11 NBA games last night, eight as starters.
Philadelphia's Lou Williams scored 26 points on 7-of-12 shooting in a win over the New Jersey.
Cleveland's Ramon Sessions tallied 25 points and nine assists in a loss to Indiana
Dallas' Jose Juan Barea collected 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting and went 3-of-4 behind the arc in a win over New York.
GATORADE CALL-UP BOARD:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team Call-Up Date
Zabian Dowdell Phoenix Tulsa 1/9/11
Larry Owens San Antonio Tusla 1/16/11
Mustafa Shakur Washington Rio Grande Valley 1/22/11
Chris Johnson Portland Dakota 1/24/11
Garrett Temple Milwaukee Erie 1/25/11
Trey Johnson Toronto Bakersfield 1/26/11
Orien Greene New Jersey Utah 2/1/11
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
Pape Sy Atlanta Utah 12/27/10 14 23.3 8.9 3.6 1.5
Jeremy Lin Golden State Reno 1/9/11 15 32.1 18.0 5.7 4.4
Hamady Ndiaye Washington Dakota 1/7/11 11 18.4 4.0 4.2 0.4
Dexter Pittman Miami Sioux Falls 1/6/11 17 27.2 14.8 8.2 1.2
Avery Bradley Boston Maine 1/14/11 7 30.0 15.3 3.9 5.0
Craig Brackins Philadelphia Springfield 1/15/11 12 36.1 19.4 8.8 1.5
James Johnson Chicago Iowa 1/27/11 4 31.8 21.3 7.8 4.8
Armon Johnson Portland Idaho 1/28/11 3 29.0 18.0 5.7 4.0
Ish Smith Houston Rio Grande Valley 2/1/11 6 33.0 12.8 4.2 7.8
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NBA G League Stories from February 3, 2011
- Alexander and Williams Selected to All-Star Game - Texas Legends
- 66ers Announce Thunder Affiliate Night Update - Tulsa 66ers
- Thunderbirds Acquire Kevin Lyde - New Mexico Thunderbirds
- Skyforce Completes Trade with Thunderbirds - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Johnson Named to East All-Star Squad - Dakota Wizards
- Toros Center Marcus Cousin Receives All-Star Recognition - Austin Spurs
- Tulsa Sends Five Representatives to 2011 D-League All-Star Game - Tulsa 66ers
- Stinson, Jeffers and Sims Selected for 2011 NBA D-League All-Star Game - Iowa Wolves
- Leading Rookie Scorer Sims Named to All-Star Squad - Maine Celtics
- Ewing, Jr., Pittman Named to East All-Star Squad - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Byron Mullens Assigned to Tulsa 66ers - Tulsa 66ers
- Oklahoma City Reassigns Byron Mullens to NBA D-League Affiliate Tulsa 66ers - G League
- Clippers Assign Warren to Jam - Bakersfield Jam
- Los Angeles Clippers Assign Willie Warren to NBA D-League Affiliate Bakersfield Jam - G League
- Johnson Selected to Fifth Annual NBA D-League All-Star Game - Bakersfield Jam
- BayHawks Johnson & Temple Named NBA D-League All-Stars - Erie BayHawks
- Russell Named to NBA D-League All-Star Team - Indiana Mad Ants
- Adrien & Shakur Earn All-Star Nods - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- Shane Edwards Named to All-Star Team - New Mexico Thunderbirds
- Fifth Annual NBA D-League All-Star Game Presented by Sonosite Comes to NBA All-Star Jam Session - G League
- Tulsa Hosts Utah on Thunder Night Friday - Tulsa 66ers
- NBA Development League Announces SonoSite as Presenting Partner of 2011 NBA D-League All-Star Game - G League
- Energy Prepare for Weekend Home Games - Iowa Wolves
- NBA D-League Daily Developments - G League
- Bighorns Smash Franchise Records in 113-72 Win Over Springfield - Reno Bighorns
- Legends Walk off on Johnson's Buzzer Beater - Texas Legends
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