Thunderbirds And Toros Finalize Trade
March 19, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
Albuquerque, N.M. - The Albuquerque Thunderbirds acquired guard Cheyne Gadson in a trade with the Austin Toros. The trade sends newly acquired center Yemi Nicholson who the Thunderbirds acquired within the past 14 hours to the Austin Toros.
Gadson has spent time in the NBA summer league with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. A graduate of Oklahoma State, Gadson has played in 34 games with the Toros this season, averaging 10.8 points per game and 5.6 assists.
"Cheyne is a terrific combo guard and we feel very fortunate to be getting him," Albuquerque Head Coach Jeff Ruland said. "He will really help our depth and should be a great performer."
Nicholson, who was picked up yesterday by the Thunderbirds was sent to Austin. Nicholson is a 6'10 center from Denver University. Nicholson led the Denver Pioneers his senior season with 19.9 points per game.
Gadson is expected to be in uniform Thursday night, wearing jersey number 18, when Albuquerque takes on the Tulsa 66ers; 7:00pm at Tingley Coliseum.
In order to create a roster spot for Gadson the Thunderbirds waived guard Dwight Brewington on Wednesday. Brewington played in 8 games for the Thunderbirds averaging 17.1 minutes and 9.4 points.
Albuquerque gets back to action Thursday, March 20th and Friday, March 21st against the Tulsa 66ers. Both game times are set for 7:00 pm, from Tingley Coliseum. Friday's game will be "Take Over Tingley", $2 tickets will be available for purchase prior to the game.
Thunderbirds 2008-09 season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Thunderbirds front office at 111 Lomas Blvd. NE, Suite 240, Albuquerque, NM 87102. For single game tickets and premium or group seating call the Thunderbirds office at (505) 265-DUNK.
The Thunderbirds stay focused on the community by participating in community events such as the Read to Achieve Program as well as D-League Cares. In the past two seasons the Thunderbirds have worked over 3,000 hours in the community, staying dedicated to Albuquerque and New Mexico.
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