2011–12 NBA Development League season

August 2023 2011–12 NBA Development League season NBA Development League Basketball November 25, 2011 – April 28, 2012 1,055,239 Versus/NBC Sports Network, NBA TV Draft 2011 NBA Development League Draft Jamaal Tinsley List of first overall NBA Development League draft picks Los Angeles D-Fenders Regular season Los Angeles D-Fenders Justin Dentmon (Austin Toros) NBA Development League Most Valuable Player Award Blake Ahearn (Reno Bighorns) Playoffs #Playoffs Finals #Finals Austin Toros Los Angeles D-Fenders --> List of NBA Development League yearly standings NBA Development League 2010–11 NBA Development League season 2010–11 2012–13 NBA Development League season 2012–13 The 2011–12 NBA Development League season was the 11th season of the NBA Development League (NBA D-League). The NBA D-League is the official minor league basketball organization owned and run by the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league was formed in 2001 as the National Basketball Development League (NBDL). The league adopted its current name in 2005 to reflect its close affiliation with the NBA. The 2011–12 season will be competed by 16 teams. The Los Angeles D-Fenders, after spending one season inactive, joined the 15 returning teams from the previous season. The Utah Flash ceased operation at the end of the previous season and would not be playing in the 2011–12 season. The New Mexico Thunderbirds relocated to Canton, Ohio and were renamed as the Canton Charge. This season, an all-time high nine teams will have single-affiliation partnerships with NBA teams, up from four in the previous season. Five of them, the Austin Toros, the Canton Charge, the Dakota Wizards, the Los Angeles D-Fenders and the Tulsa 66ers, are owned by their NBA affiliates. Four teams, the Erie BayHawks, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Springfield Armor and the Texas Legends, have a hybrid single-affiliation partnership with NBA teams, where their basketball operations are controlled by their NBA affiliates. The other seven teams are affiliated with three NBA teams each.http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/dleague_growth_110707.html NBA D-League Continues To Grow In 2011 Matthew Brennan July 7, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110820032032/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/dleague_growth_110707.html August 20, 2011 deadhttp://www.nba.com/dleague/news/affiliates_110707.html NBA D-League Announces NBA Affiliates For 2011-12 Season July 7, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111228235058/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/affiliates_110707.html December 28, 2011 dead mdy-all 3 Teams and coaches Team City Arena Head coach NBA affiliate(s) Eastern Conference Canton Charge Canton, Ohio Canton Memorial Civic Center Alex Jensen Cleveland Cavaliers Dakota Wizards Bismarck, North Dakota Bismarck Civic Center Nate Bjorkgren Golden State Warriors Erie BayHawks Erie, Pennsylvania Tullio Arena Jay Larranaga New York Knicks Fort Wayne Mad Ants Fort Wayne, Indiana Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Joey Meyer (until January 6)Steve Gansey (from January 6)Coach2 b b Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks Iowa Energy Des Moines, Iowa Wells Fargo Arena Kevin Young Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Hornets, Washington Wizards Maine Red Claws Portland, Maine Portland Expo Building Dave Leitao Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Philadelphia 76ers Sioux Falls Skyforce Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sioux Falls Arena Morris McHone Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic Springfield Armor Springfield, Massachusetts MassMutual Center Bob MacKinnon, Jr. New Jersey Nets Western Conference Austin Toros Cedar Park, Texas Cedar Park Center Brad Jones San Antonio Spurs Bakersfield Jam Bakersfield, California Jam Events Center Will Voigt Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors Idaho Stampede Boise, Idaho CenturyLink Arena Boise Randy Livingston Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz Los Angeles D-Fenders El Segundo, California Toyota Sports Center Eric Musselman Los Angeles Lakers Reno Bighorns Reno, Nevada Reno Events Center Paul Mokeski Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings Rio Grande Valley Vipers Hidalgo, Texas State Farm Arena Nick Nurse Houston Rockets Texas Legends Frisco, Texas Dr Pepper Arena Del Harris Dallas Mavericks Tulsa 66ers Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa Convention Center Nate Tibbetts (until December 5)Dale Osbourne (from December 5)Coach1 a a Oklahoma City Thunder Team changes On May 1, 2011, the Springfield Armor began a single-affiliation partnership with the New Jersey Nets. The Armor's basketball operation will be controlled by the Nets, who also became their sole NBA affiliate.http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/nets_armor_110501.html New Jersey Nets Begin Single Affiliation With Springfield Armor May 1, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111007021428/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/nets_armor_110501.html October 7, 2011 dead mdy-all On June 8, 2011, the Erie BayHawks began a single-affiliation partnership with the New York Knicks. The BayHawks' basketball operation will be controlled by the Knicks, who also became their sole NBA affiliate.http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/knicks_erie_110608.html New York Knicks and Erie BayHawks To Enter Into Single Affiliation Partnership Beginning with 2011–12 Season June 8, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110814113623/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/knicks_erie_110608.html August 14, 2011 dead mdy-all On June 9, 2011, the Los Angeles D-Fenders, who suspended operation during the 2010–11 season, announced that they will return to play in the 2011–12 season. The franchise, which is owned and operated by the Los Angeles Lakers, relocated to El Segundo, California and resumed their single-affiliation partnership with the Lakers.http://www.nba.com/dleague/dfenders_110609.html Los Angeles D-Fenders To Resume Play In 2011-12 Season June 9, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110814113334/http://www.nba.com/dleague/dfenders_110609.html August 14, 2011 dead mdy-all On June 18, 2011, the Utah Flash announced that they would not play in the 2011–12 season as the team is up for sale.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700145279/Utah-Flash-franchise-ceases-operation.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110622052737/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700145279/Utah-Flash-franchise-ceases-operation.html dead June 22, 2011 Utah Flash franchise ceases operation Jody Genessy June 18, 2011 Deseret News Deseret News Publishing Company August 20, 2011 On June 28, 2011, the Dakota Wizards was purchased by the Golden State Warriors. The Wizards also began a single-affiliation partnership with the Warriors.http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/warriors_wizards_110628.html Golden State Warriors Purchase Dakota Wizards June 2, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160610060349/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/warriors_wizards_110628.html June 10, 2016 dead mdy-all On July 7, 2011, the New Mexico Thunderbirds was purchased by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The franchise relocated to Canton, Ohio and were later renamed as the Canton Charge. The Charge also began a single-affiliation partnership with the Cavaliers.http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/cavaliers_canton_110707.html Cleveland Cavaliers Bring NBA D-League Team To Canton, Ohio July 7, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121111035655/http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/cavaliers_canton_110707.html 2012-11-11 deadhttp://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/charge_111013.html Powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Canton's New NBA D-League Team Announces and Unveils Name, Colors, Logo and Court Design October 13, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120126055355/http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/charge_111013.html 2012-01-26 dead Affiliation changes On July 7, 2011, the league announced the affiliation system for the season. Five teams, the Austin Toros, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Texas Legends and the Tulsa 66ers, continued their single-affiliation partnerships with their parent teams. The Los Angeles D-Fenders, who returned after one-year hiatus, resumed their single-affiliation partnership with the Los Angeles Lakers. Four teams, the Canton Charge, the Dakota Wizards and the Erie BayHawks, each began a single-affiliation partnership with an NBA team. The Springfield Armor also began a single-affiliation partnership with the New Jersey Nets, their NBA affiliate for last two seasons. The other seven teams are affiliated with three NBA teams each. Only one team, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, retained the same affiliates from the previous season. Due to several team changes above and other circumstances, some affiliation changes occurred. ^Denotes a single-affiliation partnership Team NBA team Previous affiliate Note(s) Bakersfield Jam Phoenix Suns Iowa Energy (2008–2011)— Bakersfield Jam Toronto Raptors Erie BayHawks (2009–2011) The BayHawks began a single-affiliation partnership with the New York Knicks. Canton Charge^ Cleveland Cavaliers^ Erie BayHawks (2008–2011) The Cavaliers purchased the New Mexico Thunderbirds and relocated them to Canton, Ohio as the Canton Charge.The BayHawks began a single-affiliation partnership with the New York Knicks. Dakota Wizards^ Golden State Warriors^ Reno Bighorns (2010–2011) The Warriors purchased the Dakota Wizards. Erie BayHawks^ New York Knicks^ Springfield Armor (2009–2011) The BayHawks began a single-affiliation partnership with the Knicks.The Armor began a single-affiliation partnership with the New Jersey Nets. Idaho Stampede Utah Jazz Utah Flash (2007–2011) The Flash ceased operations. Iowa Energy New Orleans Hornets New Mexico / Albuquerque Thunderbirds (2009–2011) The Cleveland Cavaliers purchased the Thunderbirds and relocated them to Canton, Ohio as the Canton Charge. Iowa Energy Washington Wizards Dakota Wizards (2006–2011) The Golden State Warriors purchased the Dakota Wizards. Los Angeles D-Fenders^ Los Angeles Lakers^ Bakersfield Jam (2010–2011) The D-Fenders, who are owned and controlled by the Lakers, returned after a one-year hiatus. Maine Red Claws Philadelphia 76ers Springfield Armor (2009–2011) The Armor began a single-affiliation partnership with the New Jersey Nets. Reno Bighorns Atlanta Hawks Utah Flash (2009–2011) The Flash ceased operations. Reno Bighorns Memphis Grizzlies Dakota Wizards (2007–2011) The Golden State Warriors purchased the Dakota Wizards. Sioux Falls Skyforce Orlando Magic New Mexico Thunderbirds (2010–2011) The Cleveland Cavaliers purchased the Thunderbirds and relocated them to Canton, Ohio as the Canton Charge. Coaching changes +Coaching changes Offseason Team 2010–11 coach 2011–12 coach Canton Charge Darvin Ham(with New Mexico Thunderbirds) Alex Jensen Dakota Wizards Rory White Nate Bjorkgren Iowa Energy Nick Nurse Kevin Young Los Angeles D-Fenders Franchise inactive Eric Musselman Maine Red Claws Austin Ainge Dave Leitao Reno Bighorns Eric Musselman Paul Mokeski Rio Grande Valley Vipers Chris Finch Nick Nurse Springfield Armor Dee Brown Bob MacKinnon, Jr. Texas Legends Nancy Lieberman Del Harris Utah Flash Kevin Young Franchise inactive In-season Team Outgoing coach New coach Tulsa 66ers Nate Tibbets Dale Osbourne Fort Wayne Mad Ants Joey Meyer Steve Gansey Offseason On July 21, 2011, the Maine Red Claws hired former college coach Dave Leitao as the team's head coach,http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/leitao_072111.html Dave Leitao Named Red Claws Head Coach July 21, 2010 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121111075234/http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/leitao_072111.html November 11, 2012 dead replacing Austin Ainge who was hired as the director of player personnel for the Boston Celtics on May 13, 2011.http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/Ainge_051311.html Austin Ainge Named Celtics Director of Player Personnel May 13, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110719040012/http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/Ainge_051311.html 19 July 2011 dead On August 3, 2011, the Dakota Wizards hired Iowa Energy assistant coach Nate Bjorkgren as the team's head coach, replacing Rory White who left the team after the 2010–11 season.http://www.nba.com/dleague/dakota/wizards_201112_head_coach_2011_08_03.html Nate Bjorkgren Named Head Coach Of The Dakota Wizards August 3, 2010 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111017065435/http://www.nba.com/dleague/dakota/wizards_201112_head_coach_2011_08_03.html October 17, 2011 dead On August 18, 2011, the Los Angeles D-Fenders hired Reno Bighorns head coach Eric Musselman as the team's head coach.https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/6875119/ Eric Musselman new D-Fenders coach August 18, 2011 ESPN.com ESPN Internet Ventures August 20, 2011 On September 14, 2011, the Springfield Armor hired former Colorado 14ers and Idaho Stampede head coach Bob MacKinnon, Jr. as the team's head coach,http://www.nba.com/dleague/springfield/bob_mackinnon_jr_2011_09_14.html Bob MacKinnon Jr, Former NBA D-League Champion, Named Armor Head Coach September 14, 2010 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110926170826/http://www.nba.com/dleague/springfield/bob_mackinnon_jr_2011_09_14.html September 26, 2011 dead replacing Dee Brown who was hired as the assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons.https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/6964475/ Report: Dee Brown to join Pistons staff September 13, 2011 ESPN.com ESPN Internet Ventures September 14, 2011 On September 19, 2011, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers hired Iowa Energy head coach Nick Nurse as the team's head coach,http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/vipers_nick_nurse_new_coach_091911.html Reigning Coach of the Year Nick Nurse Joins Vipers September 19, 2010 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110925072116/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/vipers_nick_nurse_new_coach_091911.html September 25, 2011 dead replacing Chris Finch who was hired as the assistant coach for the Houston Rockets on July 15, 2011.http://www.nba.com/dleague/riograndevalley/finch071511.html Finch Promoted to Rockets July 15, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111125162833/http://www.nba.com/dleague/riograndevalley/finch071511.html November 25, 2011 dead On September 29, 2011, the Reno Bighorns hired Rio Grande Valley Vipers assistant coach Paul Mokeski as the team's head coach,http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/reno_bighorns_hire_paul_mokesk_2011_09_29.html Reno Bighorns Hire Paul Mokeski As New Head Coach September 29, 2010 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111003052610/http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/reno_bighorns_hire_paul_mokesk_2011_09_29.html October 3, 2011 dead replacing Eric Musselman who was hired as the head coach for the Los Angeles D-Fenders on August 18, 2011. On October 4, 2011, the Texas Legends hired former NBA head coach Del Harris as the team's head coach,https://www.espn.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/7054941/ Texas Legends hire Del Harris as coach Marc Stein October 4, 2011 ESPN.com ESPN Internet Ventures October 5, 2011 replacing Nancy Lieberman who was promoted to the front office as the assistant general manager for the Legends on July 18, 2011.http://www.nba.com/dleague/texas/lieberman071811.html Lieberman Takes on New Challenge – Promoted to Legends Basketball Front Office July 18, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111124201559/http://www.nba.com/dleague/texas/lieberman071811.html November 24, 2011 dead On October 5, 2011, the Iowa Energy hired former Utah Flash head coach Kevin Young as the team's head coach,http://www.nba.com/dleague/iowa/kevin_young_new_iowa_energy_he_2011_10_05.html Iowa Energy Selects Kevin Young as New Head Coach October 5, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 6, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111019032030/http://www.nba.com/dleague/iowa/kevin_young_new_iowa_energy_he_2011_10_05.html October 19, 2011 replacing Nick Nurse who was hired as the head coach for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on September 19. On October 11, 2011, the Canton Charge hired former college assistant coach Alex Jensen as the team's head coach.http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/alex_jensen__canton_first_head_coach_2011_10_11.html Alex Jensen Named First Head Coach of Canton D-League Franchise October 11, 2010 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111019032040/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/alex_jensen__canton_first_head_coach_2011_10_11.html October 19, 2011 dead In-season Coach1 a aOn December 5, 2011, the Tulsa 66ers promoted assistant coach Dale Osbourne, replacing Nate Tibbets who was hired as the assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers.http://www.nba.com/dleague/tulsa/dale_osbourne__replace_nate__2011_12_05.html Dale Osbourne to Replace Nate Tibbets as Tulsa 66ers Head Coach December 5, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc December 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111207122702/http://www.nba.com/dleague/tulsa/dale_osbourne__replace_nate__2011_12_05.html December 7, 2011 dead Coach2 b bOn January 6, 2012, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants fired Joey Meyer and promoted assistant coach Steve Gansey to interim head coach.http://www.nba.com/dleague/fortwayne/meyer_split_ways_010612.html Mad Ants and Meyer Split Ways January 6, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121220132339/http://www.nba.com/dleague/fortwayne/meyer_split_ways_010612.html December 20, 2012 dead Players An NBA D-League team roster consists of draftees, returning, allocation and tryout players. In addition, NBA teams can assign players who are on their first or second NBA season to their D-League affiliates. The roster must consist of 10 D-League players, but the maximum roster size is 12 players, including NBA assignees. If a team had more than two NBA assignees, the team must reduce its roster to avoid having more than 12 players. In the D-League, all players sign a one-year NBA D-League Standard Player Contract with the league, not with the specific D-League teams.http://www.nba.com/dleague/fan_faq.html NBA D-League Frequently Asked Questions NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 20, 2011 Returning players are players who played in the league during the previous season and are retained by their respective teams. The D-League teams are allowed to invite a limited number of returning players. Players who signed a D-League contract but are not retained by their previous teams are placed on the draft pool, along with new players who also sign with the league.http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/draft_primer_071012.html The 2007 D-League Draft... Explained Matthew Brennan October 12, 2007 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110223514/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/draft_primer_071012.html November 10, 2012 dead Tryout players are the players who are invited to join the D-League team from the open tryouts which are held by each teams in October, before the season began. Draft The eleventh annual NBA Development League Draft was held on November 3, 2011. In this draft, all 16 teams took turns selecting eligible players for their roster. Former NBA first-round draft pick and eight-year NBA veteran Jamaal Tinsley was selected first by the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Another former NBA first-round pick Alando Tucker was selected second by the Texas Legends. Former NBA second-round pick Gabe Pruitt was also selected in the first-round. Other notable picks in the later rounds are former NBA players Cedric Bozeman and Chris Taft who were selected in the second and fourth round respectively. 18 players selected in the draft were participants of the NBA D-League National Tryouts that were held in June. A total of 127 players were selected in the eight-round draft."Los Angeles D-Fenders Select Jamaal Tinsley with First Pick of 2011 NBA Development League Draft Powered by Cicso" https://web.archive.org/web/20120211070252/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/draft_results_2011_11_03.html 2012-02-11 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 3, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Assignments List of 2011–12 NBA season transactions#D-League assignments Each NBA team can assign players with two years or less of experience to its affiliated NBA Development League team. Players with more than two years of experience may be assigned to the D-League with the players' consent."NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Seen Giving Boost To NBA Development League" https://web.archive.org/web/20120227145708/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/nba_cba_boosts_nba_dleague_2011_12_08.html 2012-02-27 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 8, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2011. Call-ups thumb|upright|Nine-year NBA veteran Mike James was called up from the Erie BayHawks to the Chicago Bulls four times during the season. thumb|upright|Nine-year NBA veteran Bobby Simmons was called up from the Reno Bighorns to the Los Angeles Clippers two times during the season. A call-up occurs when a player is signed by an NBA team. An NBA team is allowed to sign any D-League player as long as they are eligible to play in the NBA under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). However, an NBA team could not call-up a player whose draft rights are still held by other NBA teams. A D-League player is usually signed to a 10-day contracts, a short-term contract which lasted ten days and are available to be used starting February 6. A player can only sign two 10-day contracts with the same team in one season. If the team want to retain the player after the second 10-day contract expired, the team has to sign the player for the remainder of the season.http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm NBA Salary Cap FAQ Larry Coon Larry Coon August 20, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100722080241/http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm July 22, 2010 Due to the 2011 NBA lockout, the D-League season started earlier than the NBA season. Therefore, the NBA training camps, which are usually attended by a number of D-League players to compete for a spot on NBA roster, started on December 9, three weeks after the D-League season started. A total of 62 D-League players left their teams to attend NBA training camps."NBA D-Leaguers Head to NBA Training Camps" https://web.archive.org/web/20120123094545/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/off_to_camp_2011_12_10.html 2012-01-23 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 10, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Eleven of them made the NBA opening day roster on December 25 and therefore they are considered as NBA call-ups."Eighty-Eight Former NBA D-Leaguers Highlight 2011-12 NBA Opening Day Rosters" https://web.archive.org/web/20150628091225/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/88_former_dleague_players_2011_12_NBA_rosters.html 2015-06-28 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 26, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. As of April 6, 2012, there has been 49 call-ups, involving 33 different players. 22 of them are still on the NBA roster, although 6 of them are currently on 10-day contracts. The Los Angeles D-Fenders and the Austin Toros have the most players called up with five players, while the Erie BayHawks each has four players called up. Mike James received the most call-ups with four, all of them to the Chicago Bulls. Two players, Mickell Gladness and Donald Sloan, has been called up three times. Gladness was called up by the Miami Heat (twice) and the Golden State Warriors, while Sloan was called up to three different NBA teams, the Atlanta Hawks, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Hornets. ^Denotes player who is currently in the NBA Player Team NBA team Date(s) called up and contract(s) signed Ref Dennis Horner Springfield Armor New Jersey Nets* 2011 December 9: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day rosterJanuary 18, 2012: Waived "Nets Add 3 to Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 9, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Carldell Johnson Austin Toros New Orleans Hornets 2011 December 9: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day rosterFebruary 7, 2012: Waived "Hornets Add Nine Players". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 9, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Donald Sloan basketball Erie BayHawks Atlanta Hawks 2011 December 9: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day rosterJanuary 26, 2012: Waived "Hawks Re-Sign Jason Collins, Ink Tracy McGrady and Keith Benson". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 9, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Greg Stiemsma^ Sioux Falls Skyforce Boston Celtics 2011 December 9: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day roster "Celtics Sign Greg Stiemsma". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 9, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Lance Thomas Austin Toros New Orleans Hornets 2011 December 9: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day rosterDecember 31, 2011: Waived Mychel Thompson Erie BayHawks Cleveland Cavaliers 2011 December 9: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day rosterFebruary 6, 2012: Waived "Cavaliers Announce 2011-12 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 9, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Chris Wright basketball, born 1988^ Maine Red Claws Golden State Warriors 2011 December 10: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day roster "Warriors Sign Free Agent Forwards Gary Flowers and Chris Wright". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 10, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Mickell Gladness Dakota Wizards Miami Heat 2011 December 10: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day rosterFebruary 7, 2012: Waived "Heat Signs Mickell Gladness". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 10, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Terrel Harris^ Rio Grande Valley Vipers Miami Heat 2011 December 10: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day roster "Heat Signs Terrel Harris". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 10, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Jamaal Tinsley^ Los Angeles D-Fenders Utah Jazz 2011 December 10: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day roster "Jazz Signs Jamaal Tinsley, Keith McLeod and Trey Gilder". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 10, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Ryan Reid basketball Tulsa 66ers Oklahoma City Thunder* 2011 December 13: Signed for training campDecember 25, 2011: Named in the opening day rosterMarch 21, 2012: Waived "Thunder Adds Reid to Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 13, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Cory Higgins^ Erie BayHawks Charlotte Bobcats 2011 December 26: Claimed off waivers from the Denver Nuggets (previously signed for training camp on December 9) "Bobcats Claim Cory Higgins Off Waivers" https://web.archive.org/web/20120108145713/http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_higgins_111225.html 2012-01-08 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 26, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Mike James basketball, born 1975 Erie BayHawks Chicago Bulls 2012 January 11: SignedJanuary 28, 2012: Waived "Bulls sign free agent guard Mike James". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 11, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Malcolm Thomas basketball, born 1988 Los Angeles D-Fenders San Antonio Spurs 2012 January 11: SignedFebruary 7, 2012: Waived "Spurs Sign Malcolm Thomas". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 11, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Courtney Fortson Los Angeles D-Fenders Los Angeles Clippers 2012 January 11: SignedJanuary 27, 2012: Waived "Clippers Sign Courtney Fortson". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Larry Owens basketball Tulsa 66ers New Jersey Nets 2012 January 18: SignedJanuary 31, 2012: Waived "Nets Sign Larry Owens". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Walker Russell, Jr.^ Fort Wayne Mad Ants Detroit Pistons* 2012 January 20: Signed "Pistons Sign Walker Russell, Jr. From NBA D-League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Ish Smith^ Los Angeles D-Fenders Orlando Magic 2012 February 2: Signed "Magic Sign Ish Smith". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 2, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Lance Thomas^ (2) Austin Toros New Orleans Hornets 2012 February 6: Signed a 10-day contractFebruary 16, 2012: Signed a second 10-day contractFebruary 27, 2012: Signed for the remainder of the season "Hornets Sign Lance Thomas". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 6, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012."Hornets Sign Lance Thomas". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012."Hornets Sign Thomas for the Rest of the Season". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 6, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Donald Sloan basketball (2) Erie BayHawks New Orleans Hornets 2012 February 8: Signed a 10-day contractFebruary 20, 2012: Signed a second 10-day contract "Hornets Sign Donald Sloan". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 8, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012."Hornets Sign Donald Sloan". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 20, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Greg Smith basketball, born 1991^ Rio Grande Valley Vipers Houston Rockets* 2012 February 8: Signed "Rio Grande Valley's Greg Smith Signs with Houston Rockets" https://web.archive.org/web/20150604130748/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/greg_smith_signs_with_rockets_2012_02_08.html 2015-06-04 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 8, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Ben Uzoh Rio Grande Valley Vipers Cleveland Cavaliers 2012 February 10: Signed a 10-day contract "Cavaliers Sign Ben Uzoh to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 10, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Mickell Gladness (2) Dakota Wizards Miami Heat 2012 February 12: Signed a 10-day contractFebruary 28, 2012: Signed a second 10-day contract "Heat Signs Mickell Gladness To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 12, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012."Heat Signs Mickell Gladness". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 28, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Andre Emmett Reno Bighorns New Jersey Nets 2012 February 14: Signed a 10-day contract "Nets Sign Andre Emmett to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 14, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Mike James basketball, born 1975 (2) Erie BayHawks Chicago Bulls 2012 February 14: Signed a 10-day contract "Bulls sign Mike James to 10-day contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 14, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Eric Dawson Austin Toros San Antonio Spurs* 2012 February 20: Signed a 10-day contract "Spurs Sign Eric Dawson to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 20, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Manny Harris Canton Charge Cleveland Cavaliers* 2012 February 21: Signed a 10-day contractMarch 2, 2012: Signed to a second 10-day contract "Cavaliers Sign Manny Harris To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 21, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012."Cavaliers Sign Manny Harris To Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 2, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Gerald Green^ Los Angeles D-Fenders New Jersey Nets 2012 February 27: Signed a 10-day contractMarch 8, 2012: Signed a second 10-day contractMarch 18, 2012: Signed for the remainder of the season "Nets Sign Gerald Green to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 27, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012."Nets Sign Gerald Green to 2nd 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 8, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012."Nets Sign Gerald Green for Remainder of Season". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 17, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Bobby Simmons Reno Bighorns Los Angeles Clippers 2012 February 27: Signed a 10-day contractMarch 9, 2012: Signed a second 10-day contract "Bobby Simmons Signed to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 27, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012."Bobby Simmons Signed to Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Jeff Foote Springfield Armor New Orleans Hornets 2012 March 9: Signed a 10-day contract "Hornets Sign Jeff Foote". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Mike James basketball, born 1975 (3) Erie BayHawks Chicago Bulls 2012 March 14: Signed a second 10-day contract "Bulls sign guard Mike James to a 10-day contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Eric Dawson (2) Austin Toros San Antonio Spurs* 2012 March 16: Signed a second 10-day contract "Spurs Sign Eric Dawson to Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Donald Sloan basketball^ (3) Erie BayHawks Cleveland Cavaliers 2012 March 16: Signed for the remainder of the season "Cavaliers Sign Donald Sloan". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Jerry Smith basketball, born 1987 Springfield Armor New Jersey Nets* 2012 March 16: Signed a 10-day contract "Nets Sign Jerry Smith to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Courtney Fortson^ (2) Los Angeles D-Fenders Houston Rockets 2012 March 17: Signed a 10-day contractMarch 27, 2012: Signed for the remainder of the season "Los Angeles D-Fenders' Courtney Fortson Signs with Houston Rockets" https://web.archive.org/web/20120321230404/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/dfenders_courtney_fortson_signs_with_rockets_2012_03_17.html 2012-03-21 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 17, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Manny Harris^ (2) Canton Charge Cleveland Cavaliers* 2012 March 17: Signed for the remainder of the season "Cavaliers Announce Player Transactions". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 17, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Edwin Ubiles Dakota Wizards Washington Wizards 2012 March 18: Signed a 10-day contract "Wizards Sign Ubiles to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 18, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012. Mickell Gladness^ (3) Dakota Wizards Golden State Warriors 2012 March 22: Signed a 10-day contractMarch 27, 2012: Signed for the remainder of the season "Warriors Sign Free Agent Center Mickell Gladness To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 22, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2012."Warriors Sign Mickell Gladness For Remainder Of Season". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 1, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012. Keith Benson Sioux Falls Skyforce Golden State Warriors 2012 March 24: Signed a 10-day contract "Warriors Sign Free Agent Center Keith Benson To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 24, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012. Justin Dentmon Austin Toros San Antonio Spurs* 2012 March 24: Signed a 10-day contract "Spurs SIgn Justin Dentmon to 10 Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 24, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012. Bobby Simmons^ (2) Reno Bighorns Los Angeles Clippers 2012 March 24: Signed for the remainder of the season "Bobby Simmons Re-Signed by Clippers". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 24, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012. Alan Anderson basketball^ Canton Charge Toronto Raptors 2012 March 26: Signed a 10-day contractApril 6, 2012: Signed a second 10-day contract "Canton's Alan Anderson Signs With Toronto Raptors" https://web.archive.org/web/20150628091228/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/anderson_signs_with_toronto_2012_03_26.html 2015-06-28 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 26, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012. Malcolm Thomas basketball, born 1988 (2) Los Angeles D-Fenders Houston Rockets 2012 March 27: Signed a 10-day contract "Los Angeles D-Fenders' Malcolm Thomas Signs with Houston Rockets" https://web.archive.org/web/20150629231836/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/malcolm_thomas_signs_with_rockets_2012_03_27.html 2015-06-29 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012. Ben Uzoh^ (2) Rio Grande Valley Vipers Toronto Raptors 2012 March 27: Signed a 10-day contractApril 6, 2012: Signed a second 10-day contract "Rio Grande Valley Vipers' Ben Uzoh Signs With Toronto Raptors" https://web.archive.org/web/20150604130936/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/uzoh_signs_with_raptors_2012_03_27.html 2015-06-04 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012. Cartier Martin^ Iowa Energy Washington Wizards* 2012 March 28: Signed a 10-day contract "Wizards Sign Martin to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 28, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012. Dennis Horner^ (2) Springfield Armor New Jersey Nets* 2012 March 30: Signed a 10-day contract "Nets Sign Dennis Horner to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 30, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012. Lester Hudson^ Austin Toros Cleveland Cavaliers 2012 March 30: Signed a 10-day contract "Cavs Sign Lester Hudson to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 30, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012. Mike James basketball, born 1975^ (4) Erie BayHawks Chicago Bulls 2012 April 5: Signed for the remainder of the season "Bulls sign Mike James for remainder of the season". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 5, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2012. Justin Dentmon^ (2) Austin Toros Toronto Raptors 2012 April 6: Signed a 10-day contract "Austin's Justin Dentmon Signs with Toronto Raptors" https://web.archive.org/web/20150604130738/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/austins_justin_dentmon_signs_with_raptors_2012_04_06.html 2015-06-04 . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 6, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2012. Note Number in parentheses indicates the number of call-ups a player has received during the season. Asterisk (*) indicates team affiliation Regular season Showcase The eighth annual NBA D-League Showcase was held at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada from January 9 until January 12, 2012. The event featured every D-League team who played two games each over a four-day schedule. The games were attended by the professional scouts from all NBA teams. The event was designed to allow the NBA teams to evaluate the D-League's prospects for future call-ups.http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/showcase_schedule_2011_11_10.html 2012 NBA D-League Showcase Schedule Announced November 10, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120112052141/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/showcase_schedule_2011_11_10.html January 12, 2012 dead Standings 100% 50% Eastern Conference Team W Games won L Games lost PCT Winning percentage GB Games behind Home Home record Road Road record Average Attendance Attendance x-Springfield Armor (2) 29 21 29 21 – 19–6 10–15 2,742 x-Dakota Wizards (4) 29 21 29 21 – 17–8 12–13 2,563 x-Erie BayHawks (5) 28 22 27 21 1.0 16–9 12–13 2,983 x-Canton Charge (7) 27 23 27 23 2.0 15–10 12–13 2,722 x-Iowa Energy (8) 25 25 25 25 4.0 17–8 8–17 4,306 Maine Red Claws 21 29 21 29 8.0 11–14 10–15 2,969 Sioux Falls Skyforce 15 35 14 34 14.0 10–15 5–20 2,764 Fort Wayne Mad Ants 14 36 14 36 15.0 7–18 7–18 2,946 50% Western Conference Team W Games won L Games lost PCT Winning percentage GB Games behind Home Home record Road Road record Average Attendance Attendance x-Los Angeles D-Fenders (1) 38 12 38 12 – 21–4 17–8 218 x-Austin Toros (3) 33 17 33 17 5.0 19–6 14–11 2,838 x-Bakersfield Jam (6) 28 22 28 22 10.0 17–8 11–14 500 Texas Legends 24 26 24 26 14.0 15–10 9–16 4,428 Rio Grande Valley Vipers 24 26 24 26 14.0 14–14 13–12 4,817 Tulsa 66ers 23 27 23 27 15.0 13–12 10–15 2,089 Reno Bighorns 21 29 21 29 17.0 12–13 9–16 2,375 Idaho Stampede 21 29 21 29 17.0 13–12 8–17 500work in the arena Notes x indicates teams that have qualified for the playoff Statistics leaders April 29, 2012 Category Player Team Statistic Points per game Blake Ahearn Reno Bighorns 23.8 Rebounds per game Marcus Lewis Tulsa 66ers 12.7 Assists per game Jeremy WiseJamesOn Curry Bakersfield JamSpringfield Armor 6.3 Steals per game Dominique Coleman Sioux Falls Skyforce 2.2 Blocks per game Hamady N'Diaye Maine Red ClawsIowa Energy 2.74 Field goal percentage Greg Smith Rio Grande Valley Vipers .668 Three-point field goal percentage Antoine Agudio Canton Charge .539 Free throw percentage Blake Ahearn Reno Bighorns .962 Double-doubles Marcus Lewis Tulsa 66ers 34 Triple-doubles Maurice BakerKenny HayesElijah Millsap Dakota WizardsMaine Red ClawsLos Angeles D-Fenders 2 All-Star Weekend All-Star Game The sixth annual NBA D-League All-Star Game was held during the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando, Florida. The game was played in the Orange County Convention Center on February 25. The Western Conference All-Stars defeated the Eastern Conference All-Stars 135–126, led by forward Gerald Green of the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Green scored a game-high 28 points and was named as the MVP of the game.http://www.nba.com/dleague/allstar2012/ The Wild Weste February 19, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120224225256/http://www.nba.com/dleague/allstar2012/ February 24, 2012 dead mdy-all #eee February 25 5:00 p.m. ET Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida #63 Ben Taylor #11 Lauren Holtkamp #13 Steve Anderson NBA TV Eastern Conference All-Stars 129 Western Conference All-Stars 132 54–56 78–79 Jameson Curry 25 Gerald Green 28 Jeff Foote 7 Marcus Lewis 10 Jameson Curry 8 Dawson, Alhearn 8 Recap Dream Factory Friday Night The fifth annual NBA D-League Dream Factory Friday Night was held on February 25 during the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend. The events included a slam dunk contest, a three-point shooting contest and a shooting stars competition, all of which are also annual competitions in the NBA All-Star Saturday Night. In the Slam Dunk Contest, reigning champion L. D. Williams of the Springfield Armor retained the title after defeating Texas Legends center Chris Douglas-Roberts in the final round with a score of 93–90. Another player who won again was Legends guard Booker Woodfox in the Three-Point Contest. The Shooting Stars Competition was won by the team of Marqus Blakely (Sioux Falls), Jery Smith (Springfield) and Cameron Jones (Fort Wayne).http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/williams_woodfox_highlight_dr_2012_02_25.html Tucker, Woodfox Steal Show At 2011 Dream Factory Friday Night February 18, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120229061402/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/williams_woodfox_highlight_dr_2012_02_25.html February 29, 2012 dead Playoffs First round Second round Finals 1 Los Angeles* 2 7 Iowa 0 4 Dakota 0 6 Bakersfield 2 3 Austin 2 5 Erie 1 2 Springfield 1 7 Canton 2 1 Los Angeles* 2 6 Bakersfield 0 3 Austin* 2 7 Canton 1 1 Los Angeles* 1 3 Austin 2 Notes The numbers to the left of each team indicate the team's seeding. The numbers to the right indicate the number of games the team won in that round. The conference champions are marked by an asterisk (*). Teams in bold advanced to the next round. Teams in italics have home-court advantage in that round. Awards and honors thumb|right|upright|Edwin Ubiles was named 2012 Rookie of the Year. thumb|right|upright|Malcolm Thomas was named to the All-NBA D-League First Team. thumb|right|upright|Larry Owens was named to the All-NBA Defensive Second Team. thumb|right|upright|Mikki Moore was named to the All-NBA Defensive Second Team. Most Valuable Player: Justin Dentmon (Austin Toros)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/austins_justin_dentmon_named__2012_04_21.html Austin's Justin Dentmon Named 2012 NBA Development League Most Valuable Player NBA.com/Dleague April 21, 2012 2012-04-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20120423164819/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/austins_justin_dentmon_named__2012_04_21.html 2012-04-23 dead Coach of the Year: Eric Musselman (Los Angeles D-Fenders)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/musselman_coy_042612.html L.A.'s Musselman Named 2012 NBA Development League Coach of the Year Nba.com/Dleague April 26, 2012 April 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120509090858/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/musselman_coy_042612.html May 9, 2012 dead Rookie of the Year: Edwin Ubiles (Dakota Wizards)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/ubiles_named_rookie_of_year_2012_04_20.html Ubiles Named 2012 NBA Development League Rookie of the Year Nba.com/Dleague April 20, 2012 2012-04-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20150629232011/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/ubiles_named_rookie_of_year_2012_04_20.html 2015-06-29 deadhttp://www.elnuevodia.com/edwinubileseselnovatodelano-1240305.html Edwin Ubiles es el Novato del Año April 20, 2012 El Nuevo Día Rosa, Carlos April 20, 2012 Defensive Player of the Year: Stefhon Hannah (Dakota Wizards)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/dakotas_stefhon_hannah_named__2012_04_24.html Dakota's Stefhon Hannah Named NBA Development League Defensive Player of the Year Nba.com/Dleague April 24, 2012 April 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150629231801/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/dakotas_stefhon_hannah_named__2012_04_24.html June 29, 2015 dead Impact Player of the Year: Eric Dawson (Austin Toros)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/dawson_named_impact_poy_2012_04_19.html Austin's Eric Dawson Earns 2012 NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year Award Nba.com/Dleague 2012-04-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20151212034612/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/dawson_named_impact_poy_2012_04_19.html 2015-12-12 dead Most Improved Player: Kenny Hayes (Maine Red Claws)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/maines_kenny_hayes_most_improved.html Maine's Kenny Hayes Earns 2012 Most Improved Player Award Nba.com/Dleague April 18, 2012 April 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120426222309/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/maines_kenny_hayes_most_improved.html April 26, 2012 dead Executive of the Year: Sportsmanship Award: Moses Ehambe (Iowa Energy) All-NBA D-League Team:http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/all_nba_dleague_selections_2012_05_02.html NBA Development League Names 2011-12 All-NBA D-League Selections May 2, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc May 4, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120505070230/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/all_nba_dleague_selections_2012_05_02.html May 5, 2012 First Team: G Justin Dentmon (Austin Toros) G Blake Ahearn (Reno Bighorns) F Edwin Ubiles (Dakota Wizards) F Malcolm Thomas (Los Angeles D-Fenders) C Greg Smith (Rio Grande Valley Vipers) Second Team: G Elijah Millsap (Los Angeles D-Fenders) G Courtney Fortson (Los Angeles D-Fenders) F Marcus Lewis (Tulsa 66ers) F Eric Dawson (Austin Toros) C Jeff Foote (Springfield Armor) Third Team: G Morris Almond (Maine Red Claws) G Jerry Smith (Springfield Armor) F Brandon Costner (Los Angeles D-Fenders) F Dennis Horner (Springfield Armor) C Sean Williams (Texas Legends) All-Rookie Team: First Team: G Dwight Buycks (Tulsa 66ers) G Cameron Jones (Fort Wayne Mad Ants) F Edwin Ubiles (Dakota Wizards) F Malcolm Thomas (Los Angeles D-Fenders) C Greg Smith (Rio Grande Valley Vipers) Second Team: G Mustapha Farrakhan (Bakersfield Jam) G Kyle Gibson (Canton Charge) F D.J. Kennedy (Erie BayHawks) F Mychel Thompson (Erie BayHawks) C Jamie Vanderbeken (Bakersfield Jam) All-Defensive Team: First Team: G Stefhon Hannah (Dakota Wizards) G Jerry Smith (Springfield Armor) F Marcus Dove (Dakota Wizards) F Malcolm Thomas (Los Angeles D-Fenders) C Sean Williams (Texas Legends) Second Team: G Jerome Dyson (Tulsa 66ers) G Courtney Fortson (Los Angeles D-Fenders) F Marcus Lewis (Tulsa 66ers) F Larry Owens (Tulsa 66ers) C Mikki Moore (Idaho Stampede) Player of the Month: December: Brandon Costner (Los Angeles D-Fenders)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/brandon_costner_potm_120105.html Los Angeles' Brandon Costner Named NBA D-League Player of the Month January 5, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211062237/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/brandon_costner_potm_120105.html February 11, 2012 dead January: Justin Dentmon (Austin Toros)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/justin_dentmon_january_potm_2012_02_01.html Austin Toros' Justin Dentmon Named NBA D-League Player of the Month for January February 1, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120209011955/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/justin_dentmon_january_potm_2012_02_01.html February 9, 2012 dead February: Jerry Smith (Springfield Armor)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/springfield_jerry_smith_player_of_month_february_2012_03_01.html Springfield's Jerry Smith Named Player of the Month for February March 1, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120305231625/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/springfield_jerry_smith_player_of_month_february_2012_03_01.html March 5, 2012 dead March: Jamario Moon (Los Angeles D-Fenders)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/jamario_moon_player_of_month_2012_04_03.html Los Angeles D-Fenders Jamario Moon Named NBA D-League Player of the Month April 3, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406074041/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/jamario_moon_player_of_month_2012_04_03.html April 6, 2012 dead Performers of the Week: November 25–December 4: Walker Russell, Jr. (Fort Wayne Mad Ants)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_111205.html Fort Wayne's Walker Russell Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week December 5, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120125065542/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_111205.html January 25, 2012 dead December 5–11: Brandon Costner (Los Angeles D-Fenders)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_111212.html Los Angeles' Brandon Costner Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week December 12, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211063307/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_111212.html February 11, 2012 dead December 12–18: Stanley Asumnu (Rio Grande Valley Vipers)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_111219.html Rio Grande Valley's Stanley Asumnu Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week December 19, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211063305/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_111219.html February 11, 2012 dead December 19–25: Anthony Mason, Jr. (Sioux Falls Skyforce)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_111226.html Sioux Falls' Anthony Mason, Jr. Named NBA D-League Performer of Week December 27, 2011 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211062533/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_111226.html February 11, 2012 dead December 26–January 1: Blake Ahearn and Andre Emmett (both Reno Bighorns)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_120103.html Reno's Blake Ahearn and Andre Emmett Named NBA D-League Co-Performers of Week January 3, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211063304/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_120103.html February 11, 2012 dead January 2–8: Not awarded January 9–15: Justin Dentmon (Austin Toros)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/austin_dentmon_named_performer_of_week_2012_01_17.html Austin's Dentmon Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week January 17, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120120184629/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/austin_dentmon_named_performer_of_week_2012_01_17.html January 20, 2012 dead January 16–22: Ben Uzoh (Rio Grande Valley Vipers)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/uzoh_named_performer_2012_01_23.html Uzoh Named Performer of the Week January 23, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150604130829/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/uzoh_named_performer_2012_01_23.html June 4, 2015 dead January 23–29: Manny Harris (Canton Charge)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/canton_harris_dleague_performer_of_week_2012_01_30.html Canton's Harris Named Performer of the Week January 30, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211061633/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/canton_harris_dleague_performer_of_week_2012_01_30.html February 11, 2012 dead January 30–February 5: Jerry Smith (Springfield Armor)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/jerry_smith_pow_020612.html Springfield's Jerry Smith Named Performer of the Week February 6, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120209011952/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/jerry_smith_pow_020612.html February 9, 2012 dead February 6–12: Gerald Green (Los Angeles D-Fenders)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/gerald_green_potw_2012_02_13.html Los Angeles' Gerald Green Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week February 13, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216132937/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/gerald_green_potw_2012_02_13.html February 16, 2012 dead February 13–19: Manny Harris (Canton Charge)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/cantons_manny_harris_named_nb_2012_02_20.html Canton's Manny Harris Named NBA Development League Performer of the Week February 20, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 17, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120223123638/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/cantons_manny_harris_named_nb_2012_02_20.html February 23, 2012 February 20–26: Not awarded (All-Star break) February 27–March 4: Morris Almond and Kenny Hayes (both Maine Red Claws)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/maines_morris_almond__kenn_2012_03_05.html Maine's Morris Almond and Kenny Hayes named NBA Development League Co-Performers of the Week March 5, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130104214459/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/maines_morris_almond__kenn_2012_03_05.html January 4, 2013 dead March 5–11: Luke Harangody (Canton Charge) and Donald Sloan (Erie BayHawks)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/d_league_pow_2012_03_12.html Canton's Luke Harangody and Erie's Donald Sloan Named NBA Development League Co-Performers of the Week March 12, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120317110925/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/d_league_pow_2012_03_12.html March 17, 2012 dead March 12–18: Marqus Blakely (Sioux Falls Skyforce) and Brian Butch (Bakersfield Jam)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/d_league_pow_2012_03_19.html Sioux Falls' Marqus Blakely and Bakersfield's Brian Butch Named NBA Development League Co-Performers of the Week March 19, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120321202646/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/d_league_pow_2012_03_19.html March 21, 2012 dead March 19–25: Cory Joseph (Austin Toros)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/austins_cory_joseph_named_nba_2012_03_26.html Austin's Cory Joseph Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week March 26, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130104212423/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/austins_cory_joseph_named_nba_2012_03_26.html January 4, 2013 dead March 26–April 1: Stefhon Hannah (Dakota Wizards)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/stefhon_hannah_named_pow_2012_04_02.html Dakota's Stefhon Hannah Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week April 2, 2012 NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120404155307/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/stefhon_hannah_named_pow_2012_04_02.html April 4, 2012 dead April 2–7: Elijah Millsap (Los Angeles D-Fenders)http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_2012_04_09.html Los Angeles D-Fenders' Elijah Millsap Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week NBA.com/DLeague Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120412030551/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/potw_2012_04_09.html April 12, 2012 dead References General Specific 30em External links Official site Playoffs homepage