Idaho Stampede WiretapMarch 2012 Idaho Stampede Wiretap

Blazers Plan On Sending Several Young Players To D-League

Nov 29, 2012 9:12 PM

The Portland Trail Blazers will soon use the Idaho Stampede to allow several young players to receive playing time in the D-League.

Victor Claver, Joel Freeland, Will Barton and Nolan Smith care candidates to spend time in Idaho.

“We’re going to utilize the D-League when it’s appropriate, we want to use it when we’re not taking assets away from our team,” Neil Olshey said. “We’re looking to get the most bang for our buck.”

Joe Freeman/Oregonian

Tags: Will Barton, Joel Freeland, Victor Claver, Nolan Smith, Portland Trail Blazers, Idaho Stampede, NBA, D-League, D-League Teams

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D-League Players Make Between $13,000 And $25,500 Per Year

Nov 23, 2012 5:18 PM

The D-League has three classifications for player salaries, paying $25,500, $19,000 and $13,000 per year.

D-League teams also have a per-team salary cap of $178,000 with a dollar-for-dollar luxury tax for teams that go over.

Players also receive a per diem of $40 on the road.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Erie BayHawks (2008), Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Iowa Wolves, Maine Red Claws, Austin Spurs, Bakersfield Jam, Idaho Stampede, South Bay Lakers, Reno Bighorns, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Tulsa 66ers, Texas Legends, Cleveland Charge, Santa Cruz Warriors, NBA, D-League, D-League Teams

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JaJuan Johnson, Goudelock Become Top-2 Picks In 2012 D-League Draft

Nov 3, 2012 12:30 PM

JaJuan Johnson was the first overall pick of the 2012 D-League Draft as he was selected by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Andrew Goudelock went second to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, followed by the selection of Justin Harper by the Idaho Stampede.

Shelvin Mack was picked fourth overall by the Maine Red Claws and Mike Davis rounded out the top-five by going to the Reno Bighorns.

Christian Eyenga, a first round pick by the Cavaliers in 2009, was drafted eighth overall by the Texas Legends.

Click here for the full draft results.

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Tags: JaJuan Johnson, Andrew Goudelock, Erie BayHawks (2008), Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Iowa Wolves, Maine Red Claws, Sioux Falls Skyforce, Springfield Armor, Austin Spurs, Bakersfield Jam, Idaho Stampede, South Bay Lakers, Reno Bighorns, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Tulsa 66ers, Texas Legends, Cleveland Charge, Santa Cruz Warriors, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor

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