The Los Angeles D-Fenders have acquired 6’6” guard Elijah Millsap from the Tulsa 66ers in exchange for a 2012 second round draft pick, it was announced today.

Millsap, a 2010 All-Conference USA First Team selection following his junior season at Alabama-Birmingham, appeared in 50 regular season games (44 starts) for Tulsa last season, averaging 15.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

Joey Buss, youngest son of Dr. Jerry Buss, is just 27-years-old and is pursuing his place in the family business. He is currently CEO and president of the D-Fenders of the D-League.

"I want to work my way up; I don't want to just be placed in a role for the Lakers," Joey said. "I feel like I can do more for the D-Fenders, offer more – and learn more that way for myself. After that happens, then I can implement things for the Lakers. Youth is on my side. I just want to make the best of the opportunities I have."

Joey Buss spent an entire season shadowing Phil Jackson and sitting in on every coaches' meeting. He also attends board of governors meetings.

"The long term is my dad wants to transfer the shares out to his children," Joey said. "It'll become a process in which all of us will have ownership of the team. I just think there'll be a natural progression, and I should be ready when that happens and not try to push anything earlier than that. Using this as an opportunity to grow is great for me.

"My dad will bounce things off of me. Business and basketball. I get somebody's ear basically all the time, so there's always influence that way. At the end of the day, the top-level Lakers decisions are not mine to make, but I definitely do have a voice."

Because D-League players don't have an NBA to receive a call-up from, many are expected to look elsewhere.

Alando Tucker has signed with Gran Canaria, according to a source.

Tucker was the second overall pick in the 2011 D-League draft by the Texas Legends.

The new proposal from the owners includes a provision where teams would be allowed to send their players to the D-League for the first five years of their career. They can also reduce the pay to a pro-rated amount of $75,000.

A league official tells Bucher, however, that the D-League rule is not a take it or leave it aspect of negotiations.

For the union, this would be a non-starter, according to Ric Bucher.

With the first overall pick in Thursday's 2011 D-League Draft, the Los Angeles D-Fenders selected Jamaal Tinsley.

Tinsley was a longtime starter for the Indiana Pacers and is attempting a comeback.

2. Texas Legends: Alando Tucker
3. Maine Red Claws: Chris Wright
4. Sioux Falls Skyforce: Gabe Pruitt
5. Texas Legends: Jamal Sampson
6. Bakersfield Jam: Edwin Ubiles
7. Erie Bayhawks: Cory Higgins
8. Bakersfield Jam: Mac Koshwal
9. Erie Bayhawks: Chris Daniels
10. Fort Wayne Mad Ants: Cameron Jones 

The Texas Legends are set to acquire the No. 2 overall pick in the D-League Draft for the rights to Justin Dentmon, according to sources.

The Legends will pick Jamaal Tinsley if he is not selected by the Los Angeles D-Fenders, but are more likely to end up with Alando Tucker.

Jamaal Tinsley wants to return to the NBA and will enter the D-League draft in an effort to begin his comeback, according to sources.

Jamal Sampson, Curtis Sumpter, Mac Koshawl, Chris Wright and Chris Daniels are candidates to be selected amongst the first few picks.

Tinsley last played in the NBA during the 09-10 season with the Grizzlies.