Thunderbirds, Arsenal complete trade
January 18, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 18, 2007 - The Albuquerque Thunderbirds and Anaheim Arsenal have completed the first trade of the 2006-07 NBA Development League season with the Thunderbirds sending forward Jamaal Thomas to the Arsenal for center Greg Clausen.
Thomas, 6-8, 200, from Angelo State, has played in 20 games (four starts) for the T-Birds, averaging 25.0 minutes, 10.2 points and 2.3 rebounds. Clausen, 6-10, 255, from Marquette, has played in 17 games (no starts) for the Arsenal, averaging 13.3 minutes, 3.2 points and 2.5 rebounds.
Both players are expected to be in uniform for their new teams on Friday when Anaheim (9-14) visits Colorado (14-6) and Albuquerque (8-12) is host to Los Angeles (10-10).
The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders (Calif.), Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit D-LEAGUE.com.
For information on premium seating and general information about the Albuquerque Thunderbirds call (505) 265-DUNK or log on to www.abqtbirds.com.
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