NBA G League News & Notes: December 6
December 6, 2022 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
AWARD WINNERS: On Friday, the NBA G League announced monthly award winners for November.
Maine's Luka Samanic (21.7 points, 11.4 rebounds) was named Kia NBA G League Player of the Month after leading the Celtics to a conference-best 8-2 record. Ontario Clippers head coach Paul Hewitt was named NBA G League Coach of the Month after guiding the Clippers to a league-best 9-2 record.
ANOTHER ONE FOR GABE: Fort Wayne Mad Ants guard Gabe York was named the NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4. This is the second time this season York has won the award. York averaged 36.5 points and 5.0 rebounds, highlighted by a 43-point performance against Windy City on Dec. 3. York and the Mad Ants will host the Cleveland Charge tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
SURGING AHEAD: The South Bay Lakers (8-3), fueled by Scotty Pippen Jr. (23.8 ppg, 4.6 apg), finished the week on six-game winning streak, moving them towards the top of the West Region standings. The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (9-3) also finished the week on a five-game winning streak, increasing its lead at the top of the South Region standings.
On Dec. 4, Sioux Falls Skyforce center Orlando Robinson tallied career-highs with 27 points and 19 rebounds in a 142-96 win over the Wisconsin Herd.
Texas Legends guard Tyler Dorsey recorded 39 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a 139-129 victory over the Memphis Hustle on Nov. 29.
On Dec. 1, Raptors 905 forward Reggie Perry posted 24 points and 24 rebounds in a 127-117 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats.
The Ringer's Mirin Fader profiled NBA G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson (right), now in his second season with the team.
Fader shared information on Scoot's background and his decision to sign with Ignite. Quote to note: I've learned more [in the G League] than I've learned in the whatever-many years I've played basketball.
Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix highlighted forward Sam Hauser and his impressive start to the season for the Boston Celtics. Mannix detailed Hauser's development, noting he spent time in the NBA G League during the 2021-22 season, appearing in 13 games for the Maine Celtics.
Cody Taylor from The Rookie Wire (USA TODAY) wrote about Golden State Warriors rookie Patrick Baldwin Jr.'s recent assignment to the Santa Cruz Warriors.
NBA G League Stories from December 6, 2022
- Skyforce Tramples Herd 100-80 in Fourth-Straight Home Win - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Dorsey Delivers Another Career Night in Birmingham - Texas Legends
- Raptors 905 Return to the Win Column - Greensboro Swarm
- Season-High Point Total Propels Birmingham to 138-135 Win Over Texas - Birmingham Squadron
- Raptors 905 Return to the Win Column - Raptors 905
- Wisconsin Herd Falls to Skyforce - Wisconsin Herd
- Skyhawks Drop Celtics in College Park - Maine Celtics
- Stockton Kings Announce Annual Season of Doing Good for 2022 Holiday Season - Stockton Kings
- Gabe York Named NBA G League Player of the Week - Indiana Mad Ants
- NBA G League News & Notes: December 6 - G League
- Game Preview: Skyforce vs Wisconsin - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- IMT Insurance Announced as Presenting Sponsor of Iowa Wolves Education Day Game - Iowa Wolves
- Stars Fall Short at Home to Kings 121-103 - Salt Lake City Stars
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