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.
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.
Rod Benson scored 17 points and added 14 rebounds as the Reno Bighorns raced past the Bakerfield Jam 109-82 in preseason action Tuesday night. Jared Newson led the Jam with 17 points.
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.