The Canton Charge announced today that they have acquired the Idaho Stampede’s second round choice in the 2012 NBA Development League Draft and guard Loren Stokes (6-3, 175, Hofstra) from the Erie Bayhawks in a three-team deal.  Canton sent guard Keith McLeod and their own 2012 fourth round pick to the BayHawks and Idaho received guard Devin Green from Erie to complete the trade.

"Everyone in the Canton Charge organization would like to thank Keith for his leadership and professionalism as he played an integral part in the beginnings of this franchise in Canton,” said Charge General Manager Wes Wilcox.  “Because of his strong play and personal character, this was an opportunity for us to receive good value and a future asset in return. We wish Keith the best.”

The Erie BayHawks have acquired Devin Brown from the league's available player pool.  

Brown (6-5, 210) is a product of the University of Texas-San Antonio and has played parts of eight NBA seasons with seven different teams including Denver, San Antonio, Utah, New Orleans, Cleveland and Chicago.

Glen Grunwald announced today that the Knicks have recalled Jerome Jordan and Jeremy Lin from the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League.

Jordan, 7-0, 240-pounds, appeared in two games for Erie, averaging 18.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks over 32.5 minutes. For the Knicks, he has scored eight points and grabbed eight rebounds over 29 minutes in six games.

Lin, 6-3, 200-pounds, posted a triple-double in his lone game with Erie, recording 28 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds and two steals over 44 minutes in the Jan. 20 win at Maine. For the Knicks, he has recorded nine points, recorded two assists and two rebounds over 16 minutes in five games.

Jeremy Lin and Jerome Jordan have been sent by the Knicks to the Erie BayHawks of the D-League.

Lin and Jordan are each in their first season with New York.

The BayHawks have reacquired guard Mike Gerrity to fill the roster spot left open when the Chicago Bulls signed Mike James.

Gerrity has played in 11 games this season and averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

The Chicago Bulls today signed free agent guard Mike James. 

James, (6-2, 190), appeared in three games for the Erie Bayhawks of the NBA D-League, posting averages of 15.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.3 apg 34.7 mpg, .386 from the field and .727 from the free throw line.

Mike James scored 23 points to lead the Erie BayHawks to a 103-101 win over the Idaho Stampede in the opening game of the 2012 NBA D-League Showcase.

Chris Daniels chipped in 19 points for Erie, including 3-for-3 shooting from distance.

Armon Johnson, who is on assignment from the Blazers, had 19 points for the Stampede. Luke Babbitt, also on assignment from the Blazers, had 15 points and seven rebounds.

The Erie BayHawks acquired Mike James from the league's available player pool.

James (6-2, 188) attended Duquesne University before starting his NBA career with the Miami Heat in 2001-02 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent. He's played nine NBA seasons spending time with nine different teams including Boston, Detroit, Milwaukee, Houston, Toronto, Minnesota, New Orleans, Washington and the Heat.

The Mad Ants sent have Marvin Phillips to the Bayhawks for Erie’s fourth round pick in the 2012 NBA D-League draft.

With the roster spot vacated by this transaction, the Mad Ants have reacquired Sadiel Rojas who was released due to injury on December 27. 

Phillips is a 6’7” 235 lb forward from Claflin University who spent last season and the first 12 games of this season with the Mad Ants. In 50 games with the team last season, Phillips averaged nearly a double-double with 12 points and 9.3 rebounds a game. In addition to those strong contributions, Phillips shot over 50 percent from the field and nearly 80 percent from the free throw line. In the first 12 games of the 2011-2012 season, Phillips played 30 minutes a game and averaged 11 points per contest.

“I want to thank Marvin Phillips for all that he’s done for the Mad Ants both on and off the court,” said Mad Ants President Jeff Potter. “It’s never easy trading a man of Marvin’s talent and character, but we think this is best for the team at this point. We wish Marvin and his wonderful family all of the best in the future.”

Sadiel Rojas, a 6’4” 190 lb guard from Oklahoma Weslyan and 2011 NAIA Player of the Year returns to the Ants after a promising early season start with the team. In ten games this season, Rojas brought instant energy off the bench and contributed four points and four rebounds a game.