The Sacramento Kings have recalled second-year center Hassan Whiteside (7'0''-C/F-89, college: Marshall) from the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.
Whiteside was assigned to the Bighorns on January 1, playing 11 games with the team with averages of 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in 18.9 minutes per game. His time with the Bighorns was highlighted by his game on January 13 against the Sioux Falls Skyforce when he posted 15 points and 10 rebounds [read more]
The Sacramento Kings have recalled second-year center Hassan Whiteside (7'0''-C/F-89, college: Marshall) from the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.
Whiteside was assigned to the Bighorns on January 1, playing 11 games with the team with averages of 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in 18.9 minutes per game. His time with the Bighorns was highlighted by his game on January 13 against the Sioux Falls Skyforce when he posted 15 points and 10 rebounds. He also had two games where he recorded a Bighorns season-high six blocks.
Whiteside was drafted by the Kings in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft out of Marshall. This was Whiteside's second assignment to the Bighorns. Last season, he averaged 4.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 14 games.
Tulsa 66ers re-acquire Larry Owens - Feb 4, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
The Tulsa 66ers, proud affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder, announced today they have re-acquired forward Larry Owens (6'7''-G/F-83, college: ORU).
Owens earned a GATORADE Call-Up earlier this season after being signed by the New Jersey Nets on Jan. 18. In seven games, Owens averaged 1.9 points and 1.9 rebounds in 10.7 minutes.
Prior to the Nets, Owens was averaging 13.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.9 assists through 10 games (seven starts) in his third season with the 66ers [read more]
The Tulsa 66ers, proud affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder, announced today they have re-acquired forward Larry Owens (6'7''-G/F-83, college: ORU).
Owens earned a GATORADE Call-Up earlier this season after being signed by the New Jersey Nets on Jan. 18. In seven games, Owens averaged 1.9 points and 1.9 rebounds in 10.7 minutes.
Prior to the Nets, Owens was averaging 13.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.9 assists through 10 games (seven starts) in his third season with the 66ers.
Owens participated in training camp and appeared in one preseason game with the Washington Wizards this past December. Last season, the Oral Roberts product earned two GATORADE Call-ups with the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards.
Owens will be in uniform tonight wearing No. 32 when the Tulsa 66ers host the Texas Legends at 7 p.m. CT inside the Tulsa Convention Center.
Rockets re-assign Marcus Morris to D-League - Feb 4, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced that forward Marcus Morris (6'8''-F-89, college: Kansas) will be re-joining Houstons single-affiliation NBA D-League partner Rio Grande Valley.
Marcus ankle has healed and he has been cleared to practice and play, said Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. With limited practice time available, we have decided to send Marcus to Rio Grande Valley to give him an opportunity to play and recondition his ankle [read more]
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced that forward Marcus Morris (6'8''-F-89, college: Kansas) will be re-joining Houstons single-affiliation NBA D-League partner Rio Grande Valley.
Marcus ankle has healed and he has been cleared to practice and play, said Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. With limited practice time available, we have decided to send Marcus to Rio Grande Valley to give him an opportunity to play and recondition his ankle.
Morris (6-9, 235, Kansas), who was selected by Houston with the 14th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, has averaged 22.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in four starts with Rio Grande Valley this season. He made his debut with the Vipers by posting 33 points (13-24 FG), 16 rebounds, five assists and two steals vs. Dakota (1/6/12).
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