Raptors Assign Tucker to Colorado of D-League
January 5, 2007 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
TORONTO, Jan. 5, 2007 - The Toronto Raptors announced today they have assigned rookie forward P.J. Tucker to the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League. Tucker will continue to be included on the Raptors' roster and will remain on the team's inactive list. Colorado, who is led by head coach Joe Wolf, has been designated as Toronto's D-League affiliate for the 2006-07 season.
Tucker, 21, was selected by the Raptors in the second round (35th overall) of the 2006 NBA Draft. He had seen action in 16 games this season, contributing 24 points and 20 rebounds in 71 minutes. He posted career highs of 12 points and nine rebounds December 19 at Phoenix.
Tucker is the second Raptor to be assigned to the D-League. Pape Sow played in 18 games last season with the Arkansas RimRockers, averaging 19.7 points, 11.6 rebounds and 33.2 minutes.
The 10th NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate this season, Tucker is the second player assigned to the 14ers. Guard Julius Hodge was designated by the Denver Nuggets and was recalled on Jan. 2. In all, 37 players have been assigned by 23 NBA teams since the assignment system was put into place prior to the 2005-06 season.
Following is the complete list of assigned players during 2006-07:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team / status
Ryan Hollins Charlotte Bobcats Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Bobcats
Bobby Jones Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by 76ers
Louis Williams Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by 76ers
Julius Hodge Denver Nuggets Colorado 14ers / recalled by Nuggets
Pops Mensah-Bonsu Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers
Martynas Andriuskevicius Chicago Bulls Dakota Wizards / recalled by Bulls
James White San Antonio Spurs Austin Toros (twice)
Maurice Ager Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Patrick O'Bryant Golden State Warriors Bakersfield Jam
P.J. Tucker Toronto Raptors Colorado 14ers
In addition to the 14ers, the 12-team NBA D-League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders, Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).
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