The Los Angeles Lakers announced Saturday that they have re-assigned rookie Coby Karl to their NBA Development League affiliate Los Angeles D-Fenders.

He was previously with the D-Fenders from Nov. 28-Dec. 24, 2007 and from Feb. 14 to Feb. 19. His re-assignment is the 51st time an NBA player has been sent to his D-League affiliate this season.

During his first two assignments, Karl averaged 17.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 13 games (11 starts) and has appeared in 17 games with the Lakers this season, averaging 1.8 points and 4.2 minutes following his July, 2007 signing.