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March 28, 2014 - NBA G League (G League) News Release


NUNNALLY PLAYING FOR KEEPS

Jon Bon Jovi ain't got nothing on James Nunnally.

It's all the same, only the names will change ... Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days, and the people I meet always go their separate ways ... I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back

Such has been the way of things for Nunnally since going undrafted out of UC Santa Barbara in 2012. First came NBA Summer League with Sacramento Kings in 2012. Next it was off to Greece, before returning a few months later to sign on with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League. This past summer, he played for the Miami Heat. From there, he signed with the Phoenix Suns, but was waived in training camp, returning to Bakersfield.

The first big break came on Jan. 11, 2014, when after a strong showing at the NBA D-League Showcase, Nunnally inked a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks. Another one followed, but he wasn't kept on for the remainder of the season, so it was again back to Bakersfield, who then traded him to the Texas Legends.

The next big break came on March 17, when he signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. He signed for another 10 days yesterday, and is hoping that leads to a rest-of-season deal, and perhaps more going forward.

"It means they're looking at me, watching me," Nunnally told Comcast Sportsnet. "I just have to come out and play more aggressive. Be myself and play within myself. I'm really blessed to be in the NBA. I'll play anywhere on any team. I know it's a rebuilding year for this team. They're looking for guys to build with in the future. I just got to play."

Nunnally has averaged 2.3 points in 13.3 minutes over six games for Philadelphia. In 35 games split between Bakersfield and Texas this season, Nunnally averaged 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, while shooting 47 percent from the field and 41 percent from distance. He's hoping to find a niche with his ability to shoot from the perimeter.

Even if the Sixers decide not to keep him after another 10 days, in just two short years, Nunnally has gone from obscure college senior who didn't get an invite to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in 2012, to earning an NBA level paycheck for 40 days. Another strong showing this summer, and his NBA stay could be a lot longer next season.

NEWS & NOTES

Thunder Signs Reggie Williams to 10-day Contract

The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward Reggie Williams to a 10-day contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Earlier this season, Williams appeared in one game for the Thunder where he scored five points in five minutes after being signed to a 10-day contract on March 6. In 25 games this season with the Tulsa 66ers, Williams averaged 20.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.56 steals in 38.0 minutes per game. Williams has appeared in 178 NBA games (32 starts) and recorded career averages of 8.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.9 minutes per game as a member of the Warriors, Bobcats and Thunder. The signing of Williams represents the 39th D-League Gatorade Call-Up this season and the eighth Call-Up all-time between the 66ers and the Thunder. Williams is expected to join the Thunder prior to tonight's game versus the Sacramento Kings. The Thunder roster now stands at 15.

Kings Sign Willie Reed

The Sacramento Kings today signed forward-center Willie Reed for the remainder of the season, according to Kings General Manager Pete D'Alessandro. Reed will report immediately to the Reno Bighorns, the team's NBA D-League affiliate. Reed (6-10, 220) was averaging 14.8 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 31.8 minutes over 44 games this season for the Springfield Armor. Reed previously played with Sacramento during the 2012 preseason, appearing in four games. He went on to play in his first stint for the Springfield Armor in 2012-13, averaging 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds before joining the Memphis Grizzlies for the remainder of the season.

AROUND THE D-LEAGUE

The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a multi-year contract, General Manager Billy King announced today. Gutierrez, who signed 10-day contracts on March 6 and March 16, has appeared in five games for the Nets, averaging 3.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.4 minutes per game. He scored a season-high 10 points versus Boston on March 21. He was signed from the Canton Charge. The University of California product is in his first season in the NBA ... The Austin Toros have acquired forward Steven Smith. The roster stands at 10 after moving Ben Strong to inactive status. Smith (6-9, 250) most recently played in the Italian League for Virtus Bologna during the 2012-13 season where he appeared in 23 games, averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game. Undrafted out of La Salle University, Smith began his professional career in 2006 when he appeared in eight games with the Philadelphia 76ers. In 2007 he joined the Anaheim Arsenal of the NBA D-League, averaging 18.8 points and 6.5 rebounds in 45 games. His professional career includes stints in Italy, Greece, Israel and Germany.

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