The Golden State Warriors have assigned Kent Bazemore and Malcolm Thomas to the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State’s NBA Development League affiliate.  

Bazemore (6-5, 201, Old Dominion) has appeared in 45 games for Golden State this season, averaging 1.8 points and 4.4 minutes. In his previous assignments this year, he averaged 23.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 34 minutes, leading Santa Cruz to victories in all four of his games. 

Thomas (6-9, 225, San Diego State) has appeared in two games for Golden State this season, totaling one point in nine minutes. On March 8, Thomas signed a 10-day contract with Golden State. He has played in 26 NBA D-League games, averaging 13.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 32.5 minutes.

The Utah Jazz today signed Santa Cruz Warriors guard Travis Leslie.

Leslie (6-4, 205, Georgia) has played in 28 games for Santa Cruz this season, averaging 16.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 27.6 minutes.  He has scored at least 20 points in nine outings, including two 30-plus point games. He was named to the Prospects All-Star squad for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game and went on to win MVP honors with 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting to go along with seven rebounds in a 139-125 victory over the Futures Team.  

The Jazz waived Raja Bell to create a roster spot for Leslie.

The Utah Jazz will sign Travis Leslie, according to a source.

Leslie is currently playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the D-League.

The Springfield Armor have acquired Edwin Ubiles from the Santa Cruz Warriors in exchange for the Armor’s second round selection in the 2013 NBA D-League Draft and a fifth round draft pick that was originally acquired by the Armor from the Warriors on Jan. 7 in a trade that sent Shawn Taggart to Santa Cruz and Paul Carter to Springfield.

To make room on the roster, the Armor waived guard Christian Polk. The active roster now stands at 10.

Ubiles (6-6, 204, Siena) captured NBA D-League Rookie of the Year honors following the 2011-12 season after averaging 19.6 points on 50.3% shooting, 5.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34.3 minutes in 41 games (all starts) with the Dakota Wizards.