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Timberwolves Reassign Jones to Flame

January 3, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Florida Flame News Release


FORT MYERS, Fla., January 3 - The Minnesota Timberwolves have reassigned center Dwayne Jones to the Florida Flame of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations, Kevin McHale.

Jones was recalled by Minnesota on December 28, 2005 but did not see action with the Timberwolves. Jones was assigned to Florida on November 4 after earning a roster spot in the Timberwolves 2005 training camp as a non-drafted free agent. The 6-11, rookie center from St. Joseph's (PA) University, appeared in 10 games for the Flame, making nine starts. Jones averaged 9.7 points per game with the Flame and currently leads the NBA Development League in blocked shots average (2.1), ranks second in rebounding average (11.6), and is tied for fourth in the D-League in double-doubles with five.

Jones set a Florida Flame team record with 21 rebounds in Florida's 95-93 overtime win at Austin on December 11, 2005. The mark surpassed the previous team record of 16 rebounds set by Kirk Haston against Roanoke on November 21, 2004. In that contest, Jones also set the Flame team record for offensive rebounds in a game with 12.

Jones averaged 1.0 points, (.500 FG%), 1.7 rebounds and 5.0 minutes per game in three preseason contests with Minnesota after being signed as a free agent on August 26, 2005. Playing for the Timberwolves' 2005 Minnesota Summer League entry, he averaged 7.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in five contests (all starts). The 2004-05 Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year, Jones was an early entry candidate for the 2005 NBA Draft, but was not selected. The Morgantown, West Virginia native spent three seasons at Saint Joseph's University (2002-03 - 2004-05) where he averaged 7.1 points (.522 FG%), 8.5 rebounds, and 2.37 blocks per game in 98 career contests (started 69).

The Flame return to action tonight as they open a five-game homestand against the Austin Toros. Tip-off at Germain Arena is 7:05 p.m. EST. All the action can be heard live on Kingdom FM 91.5 with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m. EST. Florida is currently in first place in the D-League with an 9-4 record, holding a half-game lead over second place Arkansas (9-5) and Fort Worth (9-5). For ticket information, visit the Germain Arena box office or call Ticketmaster at 1-800-4-NBA-TIX.

The Florida Flame is the official D-League affiliate of the NBA's Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic. Showcasing the best young talent in professional basketball outside of the NBA, the Flame play a 48-game schedule during the 2005-06 season with 23 home games at Germain Arena. Led by a group of local investors, the Flame is now in its second season of providing affordable, family entertainment to sports fans throughout Southwest Florida.

For additional information, please visit www.floridaflame.com or contact Florida Flame Director of Media Relations, Tim Becwar at (239) 561-8130 and tbecwar@floridaflame.com. For additional information on the NBA Development League please visit NBADLEAGUE.com.

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