April 2013 Basketball Wiretap

Lazar Hayward Signs With D-Fenders

Jan 28, 2013 8:59 PM

Lazar Hayward has re-signed with the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Hayward was signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 31 and became a free agent on Jan. 18.

In 72 career NBA games with the Thunder and Timberwolves, Hayward has averaged 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 8.2 minutes. The 6-6, 225 pound forward also played three games with Tulsa of the NBA Development League in 2012, averaging 24.0 points 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 34.3 minutes.

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Tags: Lazar Hayward, South Bay Lakers, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor, D-League Official Signing

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Iverson Being Recruited By D-League's Legends

Jan 28, 2013 10:54 AM

The Texas Legends of the D-League are attempting to convince Allen Iverson to sign with them, according to sources.

Iverson has been pursued by the Legends throughout the season.

Iverson last played in the in the NBA during the 09-10 season and wants to return.

Iverson last played professionally in Turkey for Besiktas in 10-11.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Allen Iverson, Texas Legends, NBA, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor

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Delonte West Files Paperwork To Enter D-League

Jan 23, 2013 8:07 PM

Delonte West has filed paperwork to enter the NBA D-League's player pool.

As the first team in the waiver wire, the Texas Legends could claim West, who is also garnering interest from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzles, however, are most likely to pass on West.

The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with West in November.

The Legends are the Mavericks' D-League affiliate.

Marc Stein/ESPN (Twitter)

Tags: Delonte West, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Legends, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor

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McCants Close To Signing With Legends

Jan 23, 2013 6:10 PM

Rashad McCants is close to signing with the Texas Legends.

The Legends are the D-League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks.

McCants most recently played in China.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Rashad McCants, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Legends, NBA, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Signing Rumor, D-League Misc Rumor

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Toros Acquire Chris Roberts From Legends For Dentmon, Head

Jan 22, 2013 5:06 PM

The Austin Toros have acquired Chris Roberts in exchange for guards Justin Dentmon and Luther Head from the Texas Legends. 

“While trading Justin Dentmon was a difficult decision we are thrilled to welcome Chris Roberts to the Toros,” said Sean Marks, Toros General Manager. “Chris is a talented young player with a big upside and a bright future ahead of him”

Roberts (6-4, 205, Bradley) played two years at Navarro College and finished his collegiate career at Bradley where he averaged 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds his senior year.  

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Tags: Chris Roberts, Justin Dentmon, Luther Head, Austin Spurs, Texas Legends, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Trade Rumor, D-League Misc Rumor, D-League Official Trade

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D-Fenders Reacquire Zach Andrews

Jan 15, 2013 2:03 PM

The Los Angeles D-Fenders have reacquired forward Zach Andrews.

Andrews, who most recently was a member of Sutor Montegranaro (Italy), originally joined the D-Fenders as an NBA Development League local tryout player in 2011.

Andrews appeared in 44 games (42 starts) last season with the D-Fenders, averaging 9.3 points (64.7 FG%) and 7.3 rebounds in 25.4 minutes.

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Tags: Zach Andrews, South Bay Lakers, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Signing Rumor, D-League Misc Rumor

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Shelvin Mack Clears NBA Waivers, Signs With Red Claws

Jan 9, 2013 5:50 PM

The Maine Red Claws have reacquired point guard Shelvin Mack.

Mack cleared NBA waivers on Wednesday and will immediately play in the D-League Showcase.

Mack started 11 games for the Red Claws, leading the team with 19.7 points per game and averaging 7.5 assists, before being signed by the Washington Wizards on Christmas Day.

It was Mack’s second trip to the NBA, having played in 64 games with the Wizards last season. Mack appeared in 8 games for Washington this season, averaging 5.5 points per game.

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Tags: Shelvin Mack, Maine Red Claws, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor, D-League Official Signing

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Terrel Harris Signs With D-League's Vipers

Jan 8, 2013 3:33 PM

Terrel Harris will signed with the Rio Grandy Valley Vipers of the D-League.

The Vipers are the Houston Rockets' owned affiliate.

Harris was waived this week by the Miami Heat.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

Tags: Terrel Harris, Houston Rockets, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, NBA, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Signing Rumor, D-League Misc Rumor

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Armor Acquire Paul Carter From Santa Cruz For Shawn Taggart

Jan 7, 2013 5:39 PM

The Springfield Armor have acquired forward Paul Carter and a fifth round pick in the 2013 NBA D-League Draft from the Santa Cruz Warriors in exchange for Shawn Taggart.

Carter (6-8, 200, Illinois-Chicago) has appeared in nine games this season with the Idaho Stampede, averaging 3.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per game. Carter was traded from Idaho to Santa Cruz on Jan. 2 and had yet to appear in a game with the Warriors.

During the 2011-12 season, Carter appeared in 34 games (21 starts) after joining the Stampede following a stint in the Utah Jazz’s training camp. Carter averaged 10.8 points on .477 shooting, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.4 minutes per game.

Taggart appeared in 13 games (five starts) with the Armor this season after being selected in the fifth round (78th overall) in the 2012 NBA D-League Draft. He held averages of 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game.

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Tags: Paul Carter, Shawn Taggart, Springfield Armor, Santa Cruz Warriors, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Trade Rumor, D-League Misc Rumor, D-League Official Trade

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Armor Reacquire Horner, Baudinet

Jan 3, 2013 2:54 PM

The Springfield Armor have reacquired forward Dennis Horner and claimed guard Thomas Baudinet from the NBA D-League’s available player pool. To make room on the roster, the Armor waived Chas McFarland and deactivated Shawn Vanzant.

Horner returns to Springfield after earning All-NBA Development League Third Team honors following the 2011-12 season. Horner appeared in 25 regular season games with the Armor (20 starts), averaging 17.0 points on .471 shooting and 8.5 rebounds in 31.4 minutes per game. 

Baudinet (6-3, 190, St. Anselm) appeared in 37 games (10 starts) during the 2011-12 NBA D-League season with the Iowa Energy and Fort Wayne Mad Ants, averaging 7.2 points on .455 shooting in 17.9 minutes per game. 

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Tags: Dennis Horner, Thomas Baudinet, Chas McFarland, Shawn Vanzant, Springfield Armor, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Signing Rumor, D-League Misc Rumor, D-League Official Signing

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