The 2009-10 NBA D-League season begins with six games on Basketball Black Friday and continues with a full slate of weekend games. Tulsa's Latavious Williams will make his pro debut on Friday against the Utah Flash.
Kevin Pittsnogle (11 points) was one of four Thunderbirds in double figures Wednesday night as Albuquerque outscored the visiting Los Angeles D-Fenders 83-77 in preseason action. Dar Tucker led the D-Fenders with 15.
NBA D-League.com takes a look at the Maine Red Claws, one of two new teams to join the NBA D-League for the 2009-10 season. Veteran guard Billy Thomas will lead Maine into their first season.
Nine teams will compete in the Western Conference during the 2009-10 NBA D-League season, while seven teams are battling for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.
The Golden State Warriors signed Fort Wayne center Chris Hunter to a GATORADE Call-Up on Friday. Hunter, who was signed to a call-up by the Knicks in April, is the first call-up of the 2009-10 NBA D-League season.