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Timberwolves Recall Wright from Florida of the NBA Development League

January 10, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Florida Flame News Release


FORT MYERS, Fla., January 10 - The Minnesota Timberwolves have recalled guard Bracey Wright from the Florida Flame of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations, Kevin McHale. The Flame is the Timberwolves D-League affiliate for the 2005-06 season.

Wright was assigned to Florida on November 4, 2005 after being selected by the Timberwolves in the second round of the 2005 NBA Draft (47th overall). The 6-3, rookie started 16 games for the Flame and currently ranks number three in the D-League in scoring at 21.1 points per contest. Wright also averaged 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists (17th D-League) while shooting 46 percent from the field, 39 percent from three-point range (12th D-League) and 77.8 percent from the foul line. The former Indiana Hoosier tallied 20+ points in 10 of 16 games and led Florida in scoring in 12 of 16 contests. Wright delivered a Flame season-high 33 points on December 2, 2005 at Roanoke, hitting on 11 of 17 shots from the field, to post the seventh-highest single-game scoring total in the D-League this season.

Wright averaged 7.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 17.0 minutes per game in starting three games for the Timberwolves' 2005 Minnesota Summer League entry. He registered 5.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and 18.2 minutes per game in six preseason contests this fall. Wright was an early entry candidate for the draft after spending three seasons at Indiana University (2002-03 - 2004-05).

The guard ranks 15th all-time at Indiana with 1,498 career points and is tied for third with 186 career three-point field goals made. As a junior in 2004-05, the native of The Colony, Texas, led the Big 10 Conference in scoring (18.3 ppg), while posting 25 or more points on seven occasions.

The Flame returns to action on Thursday, January 12 and Friday, January 13, 2006 as they face the Roanoke Dazzle in back-to-back games at Germain Arena. Tip-off for both contests is 7:05 p.m. ET. Thursday's game can be heard live on Sportsradio 770 ESPN with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m. ET. Friday's game can be heard live on Kingdom FM 91.5 with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m. ET. For ticket information, visit the Germain Arena box office or call Ticketmaster at 1-800-4-NBA-TIX.

Florida (9-7) is currently tied for third place in the D-League standings with the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (9-7). The Flame will look to snap a four-game losing streak, their longest of the season. Following Thursday's and Friday's contests, the Flame will travel to Fayetteville, N.C. for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Showcase, with back-to-back games against the Fayetteville Patriots on Sunday, January 15 at 5:00 p.m. ET and Arkansas RimRockers on Monday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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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