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It's Rivalry Week in the D-League, Too

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:00:14 +0000

Come on Bakersfield, give these ladies something to cheer about. View full size photo » Not only were college football teams playing their in-state or otherwise hated rivals this weekend (USC/UCLA, ...

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Recapping Last Night's Games, Where Bob MacKinnon Picked Up Where He Left Off

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:00:13 +0000

Sundiata Gaines was everywhere for the Stampede. View full size photo » Idaho Stampede 137, Reno Bighorns 115 New Idaho coach Bob MacKinnon is apparently taking the "Stampede" name seriously, as the ...

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Previewing Tonight's Action, with some Rematches

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:23:04 +0000

David Bell and the Dakota Wizards begin the D-League season tonight against the Maine Red Claws View full size photo » Now that the D-League season is officially underway, it's time for the rest of the ...

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Last Night in the D-League, Where Potential Meets Blowouts

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:00:26 +0000

John Bryant had a nice D-League debut for the BayHawks (via www.slamonline.com ) View full size photo » I never did get Futurecast up and running last night, but I was able to follow along reasonably ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 37 hours ago from ridiculousupside.com

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Erie, Bakersfield Waive More Players*

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:41:26 +0000

* I'm just going to keep updating this post as I hear more rather than create a new one for each team. Keep checking back to see what new waiver moves have gone down. D-League teams have to get their rosters down to 10 players before the regular season starts, which means we'll see a ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 4 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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It's (Almost) D-League Opening Night, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:01:35 +0000

I couldn't get a picture of Byron Mullens with a pilgrim hat on, so this will have to do. View full size photo » Yes, yes, I know that the season starts two days from now, and that there's a preseason ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 4 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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D-League on the Rise

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:34:11 +0000

D-League on the Rise This Darren Rovell piece has been making the rounds since it was published yesterday afternoon. I didn't follow the D-League much back when it first started, but I definitely agree that they seem to be using a more successful model (putting teams in areas more likely ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 4 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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Bride of Preseason Boxscores

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:10:45 +0000

Rod Benson is back and TCB. View full size photo » Only one game last night, Reno vs. Bakersfield. There was an interesting matchup going in between former NBA center Robert Swift and should-be ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 4 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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Yeah, about that home opener...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:41:00 +0000

Yeah, about that home opener... The whole business with the Bakersfield Jam's arena has been a mess, and now it appears that they have to push their home opener back to December 3 because the facility isn't ready yet. You know, the facility that cost $2 million and was supposed to be ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 5 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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Son of More Preseason Boxscores

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:51:16 +0000

More photos » by Brian Babineau - NBAE/Getty Images I'm pretty sure Bill Walker didn't do this in last night's game. Browse more photos » Two more games last night, one ...

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Red Claws Waive Scooter McFadgon

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:58:20 +0000

Red Claws Waive Scooter McFadgon Maine has waived shooting guard Scooter McFadgon and activated forward/center Michael Williams. My guess is that McFadgon will try to catch on with an overseas team, although he's a terrible three-point shooter so Chinese/Korean teams may not be all that ...

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Ridiculous Transactions 11/16-11/22

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:27 +0000

More photos » by Chris Pizzello - AP Mike Taylor is dribbling his way over to Serbia. Browse more photos » Most of this week's big transactions are already known (D-League ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 6 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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It's weird watching the game of home. Some of Curry's passes were sick. Chris Hunter, recommended...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:27:24 +0000

It's weird watching the game of home. Some of Curry's passes were sick. Chris Hunter , recommended by Scott Roth , was impressive v. Oden From Marcus Thompson, a Bay Area Beat Writer's Twitter account. D-League Represent!

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More Fun with Preseason Boxscores

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:34:07 +0000

Latavious Williams impressed last night for the 66ers. View full size photo » Once again, there were D-League games last night, and once again they weren't on Futurecast. So I'm going off of the ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 7 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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I am speechless. I am without speech.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:16:54 +0000

I am speechless. I am without speech.

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 7 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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Byron Mullens, Kyle Weaver Assigned to Tulsa

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:35:29 +0000

Byron Mullens, Kyle Weaver Assigned to Tulsa Weaver was in Tulsa last season, and he's a pretty good defender and averaged seven assists per 36 minutes in the D-League (though he didn't shoot particularly well). Mullens was a given to be allocated at some point this season, though he's ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 8 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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#Celtics guard/forward Bill Walker was assigned to the Maine Red Claws, the Celtics’ NBA D...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:51:48 +0000

#Celtics guard/forward Bill Walker was assigned to the Maine Red Claws, the Celtics’ NBA Development League affiliate. From Hoops Addict , via Twitter. With the GM's kid calling the plays in Maine, you had to expect the Celtics were going to send down some NBA talent at some point. ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 8 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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"That guy belongs in the NBA," Nelson said. "Hopefully we find a way to keep him. He’s stronger t...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:32:45 +0000

"That guy belongs in the NBA," Nelson said. "Hopefully we find a way to keep him. He’s stronger than anybody I have at that position." What's that, Don Nelson? You say Chris Hunter is better than Mikki Moore? Well that's...actually not all that controversial. Hunter finished with four ...

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How'd They Do? Last Night's Preseason Boxscores

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:26:24 +0000

Expect to hear Reggie Williams's name a lot this year. View full size photo » Apologies that I can't talk about this game from the perspective of having seen the games, but without them being on ...

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Chris Hunter signs with the Warriors

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:54 +0000

Chris Hunter signs with the Warriors The Golden State Warriors have signed Chris Hunter, which I believe makes him the first D-League call-up of this season (which hasn't really started yet). While I wouldn't wish a coach like Don Nelson on anyone (the current incarnation, anyway), I ...

Hardwood Paroxysm posted 9 days ago from ridiculousupside.com

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