Thunder Recalls Byron Mullens from Tulsa 66ers
March 27, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla., March 27, 2011 - Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today that the team has recalled center Byron Mullens from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.
Over three stints in Tulsa, Mullens has appeared in 14 games (all starts) averaging 14.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 assist in 27.7 minutes per game.
He will join the Thunder for tonight's 7:00 PM game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Oklahoma City Arena.
Under NBA rules, a player can only be sent to the D-League a maximum of three times during the season. Mullens is no longer eligible to play for Tulsa.
The 66ers will return to the court for their final two games of the regular season next Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, at home inside the Tulsa Convention Center against the Dakota Wizards. Both games are scheduled to tip at 7 p.m. CT.
For ticket information and purchases call the Tulsa 66ers business office at (918) 585-8444.
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