New D-League affiliation This just came through from the NBA: NEW YORK, June 8 - The National Basketball Association announced today its affiliation system for the 2006-07 NBA Development League season. Each of the 12 D-League teams will be affiliated with one-to-three NBA teams, and the NBA teams may assign players in their first two seasons to play in the D-League. "We're thrilled to announce our 2006-07 affiliation lineup in advance of this year's NBA Draft," D-League President Phil Evans said. "Now fans can tune in and actually see some of the NBA players who could be spending time playing for their D-League team this season." Nineteen (19) NBA teams assigned 29 players to D-League affiliates last season, including three first-round and 11 second-round selections from the 2005 NBA Draft. Among those were Portland's Martell Webster, the 6th pick overall, and Gerald Green, the 18th overall selection by Boston. "The ability to have young players develop through in-game experience allows NBA teams to accomplish two goals -- focus on winning NBA games/improving their teams, as well as developing younger talent for the future of the game," D-League Vice-President for Player Development Michael Curry said. "The affiliation system helps make a quality entertainment product even better." The current system will be reviewed by the NBA after the 2006-07 season, and if additional D-League teams are added for the 2007-08 season, affiliations will be adjusted to correspond with the total number of D-League teams. The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. In addition to the assignment of 29 players to D-League affiliates, there were also 18 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA last season. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed. Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com. 2006-07 NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE TEAM AFFILIATIONS Albuquerque Thunderbirds Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana Pacers Phoenix Suns Anaheim Los Angeles Clippers Portland Trail Blazers Orlando Magic Arkansas RimRockers Atlanta Hawks Memphis Grizzlies Miami Heat Austin Toros Boston Celtics Houston Rockets San Antonio Spurs Bakersfield Jam Golden State Warriors Sacramento Kings Colorado 14ers Denver Nuggets New Jersey Nets Toronto Raptors Dakota Wizards Chicago Bulls Washington Wizards Idaho Stampede Seattle SuperSonics Utah Jazz Fort Worth Flyers Charlotte Bobcats Dallas Mavericks Philadelphia 76ers Los Angeles Los Angeles Lakers Sioux Falls Skyforce Detroit Pistons Minnesota Timberwolves Tulsa 66ers Milwaukee Bucks New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets New York Knicks --

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