Letters from Limbo

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Getting a call-up to the NBA from the NBA D-League guarantees a player exactly one thing: weeks of stress and pressure as he tries to prove himself capable of playing in the big leagues. And thus far, new Detroit Piston Walker Russell's done it with flying colors. Read More | Who's Following in Russell's Footsteps?

Super Charged

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Three of the NBA D-League's elite prospects come together on Friday night, when Austin's Justin Dentmon and Lance Thomas clash with the Canton Charge's Manny Harris (above) at 7:30 p.m. Watch live on Futurecast!
>> Skyforce-Armor | Red Claws-Mad Ants | Wizards-Energy | Vipers-Stampede | Marcus Morris Assigned

Power Rankings: Gather 'Round

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The Austin Toros are still standing at No. 1 in this edition of the Power Rankings, but after the Toros turned out an 0-3 week -- including a loss to red-hot Rio Grande Valley -- things are getting a little crowded at the top. More >>
>> Click here for last week's rankings | Rankings Archive | All-Stars vs. Prospects

The Constant

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In the past two weeks, Blake Ahearn broke the NBA D-League all-time scoring mark, set a new free throw recordand added to his growing reputation as one of the most consistent players in league history. So why isn't he in the NBA? It's all a matter of control, Kevin Scheitrum writes. Read More | Crunching Ahearn's Numbers

Ish Smith Signs With Magic

The Orlando Magic have signed guard Ishmael Smith of the Los Angeles D-Fenders for the 18th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2011-12 NBA Development League season. Smith joins 100 NBA players with NBA D-League experience currently on 2011-12 rosters. 2011-12 Call-Up Photo Gallery | Read More | 2011-12 Call-Ups

Ahearn's Streak Ends; Reno Wins

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Blake Ahearn's (20 points) streak of consecutive free throws ended at 110 on Wednesday night but the Reno Bighorns beat the Texas Legends, 119-112, on the road. Booker Woodfox scored 24 for Texas. Game Info | Highlights | Box Score More Action >> Vipers Stop Toros, 114-101

Dentmon Named Player of Month

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Austin Toros guard Justin Dentmon has been named NBA Development League Player of the Month for games played in January. Dentmon, who was named NBA D-League Performer of the Week on Jan. 17, is a first-time Player of the Month honoree. Read More | Dentmon Among NBA D-League's Premier Prospects

AP Hoops: The Blakedown

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Blake Ahearn's been the talk of the NBA D-League lately, with a month-long foul shot streak and a first half of the season that has him on the short list for NBA D-League MVP and -- more importantly -- an NBA call-up. Turns out he's even more impressive when you look a little deeper. Read More | Call-Up Calculus | AP Hoops Archive

What Makes Stars Shine?

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With NBA D-League All-Star voting wrapping up on Friday, we thought it was a good time for The Watch to take a look at what makes an All-Star and what makes a bona fide NBA Prospect -- and which guys could be making a pit stop in Orlando en route to the Show. Read More >> The Watch: Week 9 | Prospect Watch Archive

Player Movement: Down and Back

The San Antonio Spurs assigned rookie forward Malcolm Thomas to their NBA D-League affiliate, the Austin Toros, on Monday. Meanwhile, the L.A. Clippers recalled Eric Bledsoe on Sunday after his two-game rehab assignment, in which he averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 assists in 21.0 minutes per game.