D-League Blog

D-League Playoffs Preview

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:19:22 EST

The D-League playoffs start Tuesday and with it, the experimental new rule that the top seeds get to pick their opponent. The Colorado 14ers had the league’s best record so they were allowed to pick their opponent from the bottom four playoff teams – Idaho, Erie, Dakota and Bakersfield. The second seeded Utah Flash were then allowed to choose their opponent. The rosters fluctuate so much in the D-League that teams’ win-loss record is not the best way to determine who should face off in the playoffs. Only time will tell if this is a good idea or not.

2009 NBA D-League Slam Dunk Contest

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:46:20 EST

The NBA D-League held its annual slam dunk contest last Friday night in Phoenix, Arizona. The '09 incarnation brought us an epic battle between the Anaheim Arsenal's James White and the Tulsa 66ers' Keith Clark. You may remember James "Flight" White from his college days at Cincinnati, the high price paid for him on draft night, or his stint with the San Antonio Spurs in 2006-07. Clark, however, is not as well known. He decided to play in the D-League after being declared academically ineligible at Oklahoma. He is following the path of the Los Angeles Clippers' Mike Taylor and will be eligible for the 2009 NBA Draft -- which makes him of particular interest to us here at DraftExpress. Also making its debut from the D-League Dunk Contest is a new type of video we're tentatively dubbing DX-Mo. Let us know what you think.

2009 D-League All-Star Game, H.O.R.S.E. and 3-Point Contest

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:21:26 EST

On Friday night, the D-League held their annual Dream Factory Friday Night where the three events were all won by D-League All-Stars with NBA experience. Saturday night, Blake Ahearn had 13 points and 13 assists to lead the Red Team to a 113-103 victory over the Blue Team in the 2009 NBA D-League All-Star Game.

James White, Knocking on the NBA's Door, Again

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:18:36 EST

In a league that prides itself in developing players, no one player has shown as much improvement this season as NBA D-League All-Star James White of the Anaheim Arsenal. The 6’7” White is second in the league in scoring with 25.8 points per game and has scored 20 or more points in 21 consecutive games. White will be one of four players participating in the D-League's Slam-Dunk Contest on Friday night, as well as the D-League All-Star game on Saturday afternoon (NBA TV, 4 PM EST).

D-League Showcase- Day Two

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:56:02 EST

Monitoring the progress of Bill Walker...Are Courtney Sims' Numbers for Real?...What do D-League Numbers Actually Mean Anyway?...James White Making Strides...

D-League Showcase- Day One

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:18:58 EST

We’re back for our third straight D-League Showcase, undoubtedly one of our favorite events on the basketball calendar. This is a setting for the hardcore only—you better be very serious about basketball if you decided to make it over here—and is always a good place to catch up on the latest in the industry with the numerous scouts, International teams, agents and players that make the trip.

D-League Power Rankings – December 2nd

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:19:53 EST

The D-League is underway and most teams already have a couple of games underneath their belt. With an eye on overall roster strength, players returning from last year, the talent teams were able to acquire in the draft, NBA assignees, and overall chemistry, we take a stab at our very first post-draft D-League Power Rankings. The defending champions lead the way so far.

Call-Up #1: Blake Ahearn to the San Antonio Spurs

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:39:13 EST

According to DraftExpress D-League scout Jim Hlavac, the San Antonio Spurs are calling up guard Blake Ahearn from the Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League, making Ahearn the first Gatorade Call-Up of the 2008- 2009 season.

Live Blogging the D-League Draft from the Anaheim Arsenal War Room

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:15:45 EST

Jim Hlavac joins the Anaheim Arsenal coaching staff and "A-List" cheerleaders in their war room at a sports bar in Southern California for a behind the scenes look at the D-League draft.

2008 D-League Draft DIARY

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:15:47 EST

Tonight is the 2008 NBA Development League draft, and I’m psyched. On the edge of my seat in fact. Does this surprise you? It shouldn’t. I love drafts and I love the D-League. What’s not to get excited about? That’s probably why I write about the D-League for a draft website. As far as I’m concerned, this is the greatest job in the world.