See below for some key facts about NBA G League alumni in the NBA 205 – 205 players with NBA G League experience are on 2021-22 NBA opening-night rosters. 41 – 41% of players (205 of 500) on start-of-season NBA rosters, including those under NBA two-way contracts, have NBA G League experience. 30 – Every […]
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 13, 2021 – Fanbo Zeng, a top international prospect from China, has signed to play with NBA G League Ignite, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today. A native of Harbin, China, Fanbo was among ESPN’s top-ranked forwards in the class of 2022. He spent two years at Windermere Prep […]
– Ignite to Play 10 Contests Across the Nation Against G League Opponents– WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 4, 2021 – Featuring several East Coast stops and a swing through the Midwest, NBA G League Ignite hits the road beginning January for a 10-game schedule featuring games against NBA G League opponents that will not count […]
PHILADELPHIA – SEPT. 28, 2021 – The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that Jamie Young has joined Head Coach Doc Rivers’ staff as an assistant coach and Dwayne Jones, who previously served under Rivers as a skill development coach, has been promoted to assistant coach/skill development. The Delaware Blue Coats, NBA G League Affiliate of the […]
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL — The Windy City Bulls, presented by BMO Harris Bank, named Henry Domercant as the team’s head coach for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA G League season. WINDY BULLS SITE Domercant becomes the fourth head coach in franchise history after having previously served as an assistant coach with the Windy City Bulls since […]
The Wisconsin Herd, the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, has named Chaisson Allen as its head coach. Allen, who becomes the third head coach in team history, returns to the Herd after serving as an assistant coach during the 2019-20 season. More recently, Allen was an assistant coach with the G League’s […]
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 23, 2021 – MarJon Beauchamp, a former four-star recruit, has signed with NBA G League Ignite, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today. Beauchamp joins an Ignite roster that features top young standouts Jaden Hardy, Michael Foster Jr., Scoot Henderson and Dyson Daniels. The team is coached by former NBA […]
The Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League, downtown Cleveland’s newest professional sports team playing home games at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center, announced today that Dan Geriot has been promoted to become the fifth Head Coach in Charge team history. Coach Geriot joins the Charge after spending the last six seasons in various roles […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Miami HEAT announced today that Kasib Powell has been promoted to Head Coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce. With the promotion, Powell becomes the 21st head coach in Sioux Falls’ 32-season history and is the sixth-straight coach to be hand-selected by the HEAT following the single affiliation partnership established in […]
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the Greensboro Swarm has named Jordan Surenkamp head coach. Surenkamp becomes the third head coach in franchise history. VISIT GREENSBORO SITE Surenkamp has been elevated to lead the Swarm after completing his third season with the Hornets – his second as […]
– Ignite to Play 14 Games for NBA G League Showcase Cup Championship – WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 – As part of the NBA G League’s innovative new season format, NBA G League Ignite is set for 14 league contests this fall in the Showcase Cup. The expanded Showcase Cup includes all 29 […]
– League Hosts Inaugural Fan Fest presented by Wilson to Celebrate a Return to Team Markets – – Birmingham Squadron, Capitanes de la Ciudad de México and Motor City Cruise to Debut – – 36-game Regular Season Begins Dec. 27– NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2021 – The NBA G League today announced a new innovative […]
VISIT SANTA CRUZ SITE SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, have named David Fatoki general manager and Seth Cooper head coach for the 2021-22 NBA G League season, it was announced today. Additional basketball operations staff roles, including the assistant coaching staff and […]
Former NBA Assistant Becomes 7th Head Coach In Franchise History VIEW MAINE SITE PORTLAND, ME – The Maine Celtics, presented by Unum, announced today the hiring of Jarell Christian as head coach for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA G League season. Christian, who spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards, […]
Timberwolves Announce Additional Iowa Coaching Staff Hire VISIT IOWA SITE Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves today named Jeff Newton as Head Coach of the Iowa Wolves, the team’s G League affiliate. Newton spent the last two seasons as the offensive associate/player development coach for the Timberwolves. Minnesota also announced the hire of Scott Thom […]
The South Bay Lakers have named Miles Simon as head coach, it was announced today by team President/CEO Joey Buss and General Manager Nick Mazzella. Simon will be the ninth head coach in franchise history and will continue to serve as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. Simon joins the South Bay organization […]
DETROIT – The Motor City Cruise announced today that DJ Bakker has been selected to serve as the franchise’s first head coach. Per team policy, the terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Bakker has spent the last three seasons as an Assistant and Player Development Coach under Dwane Casey and served as the Pistons […]
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (August 19, 2021) – The Grand Rapids Gold, the Official NBA G League Affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, have announced the hiring of Jason Terry as their new Head Coach. The 19-year NBA veteran brings a wealth of experience and basketball knowledge with him to Grand Rapids, having appeared in 1,410 career […]
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Aug. 12, 2021 – Jason Hart, a nine-year NBA veteran with extensive coaching experience at the collegiate level, has been named head coach of NBA G League Ignite, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today. “Jason’s commitment to developing high-character young men and his experience across all levels of basketball make […]
Throughout a year of uncertainty, NBA G League teams remained committed to giving back to their communities around the country. From tackling food insecurity and offering COVID-19 relief efforts, to being involved with civic engagement and providing access to educational opportunities, our teams never quit serving those in need. Annually, NBA G League teams are […]