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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:24 pm    Post subject:

2015-16 NBA Development League All-League Selections: First Team

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Two D-fenders:Vander Blue and Jeff Ayers!!!

http://dleague.nba.com/news/2016-all-nba-development-league-teams-highlights_1/

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2015-16 NBA Development League All-League Selections: Third Team

Kudos to Ryan Gomes

http://dleague.nba.com/news/2016-all-nba-development-league-teams-highlights_3/
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:06 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:09 pm    Post subject:

NBA Development League Announces 2015-16 All-NBA D-League Teams

Official Release | April 29, 2016
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— 11 Players on First, Second and Third Teams Have NBA Experience —

NEW YORK, April 29, 2016 – Jarnell Stokes (Sioux Falls Skyforce), the 2015-16 NBA Development League Most Valuable Player, headlines the NBA D-League First Team, as voted on by the league’s 19 head coaches. Stokes is joined by Erick Green (Reno Bighorns), Vander Blue (Los Angeles D-Fenders), Alex Stepheson (Iowa Energy) and Jeff Ayres (Los Angeles). Stepheson received GATORADE Call-Ups from both the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies and Ayres finished the season with the Los Angeles Clippers.



http://dleague.nba.com/news/2015-16-all-nba-dleague-teams-release/
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PostPosted: Sun May 01, 2016 11:53 am    Post subject:

Two D-Fenders discuss what Luke Walton is like as a coach
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Walton spent time as a player development coach with the Lakers D-League affiliate, the Los Angeles D-Fenders, during the 2013-14 D-League campaign, and two of his former players over that time were impressed with his coaching style.

http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2016/4/30/11546102/la-lakers-luke-walton-coaching-style-d-fenders
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PostPosted: Thu May 05, 2016 2:17 pm    Post subject:

Los Angeles D-Fenders Exit Interviews


http://losangeles.dleague.nba.com/news/1516_exitinterviews/


*Kudos to the D-Fenders on their successful season
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PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 2:54 pm    Post subject:

Seventh Annual NBA Development League Elite Mini Camp (May 9 and 10)

*Josh Maggette repping the D-Fenders.
http://dleague.nba.com/news/2016-elite-mini-camp-roster/
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PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2016 6:59 pm    Post subject:

Lakers (D-Fenders) D-League Usage Report:

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The Lakers made 15 assignments for the 2015/16 season, sending three players to the D-League for a total of 45 days.



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Here is how the Lakers’ players performed while on assignment to the D-League this season:

Tarik Black: Black appeared in eight games and averaged 16.9 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 32.1 minutes per outing. His shooting line was .574/.000/.605.

Anthony Brown: In seven appearances Brown averaged 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 33.6 minutes per outing. His shooting line was .392/.319/.688.

Ryan Kelly: Kelly made seven appearances and averaged 27.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 35.8 minutes per outing. His shooting line was .529/.375/.778.


http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/05/201516-d-league-usage-report-lakers.html
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:22 pm    Post subject:

How close are we to having every NBA team with a D-League affiliate?

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Over the last four seasons the NBA D-League has grown from 16 teams to an all-time high of 22 teams. The number of teams rising is a positive, but even more vital is that each and every team has a single affiliation with an NBA club. Now those clubs are starting to build their own farm systems per se and some have even started using their affiliates for domestic draft-and-stash players, a new phenomenon that simply would not be possible without these partnerships.

http://upsidemotor.com/2016/05/31/nba-adam-silver-d-league-affiliate/
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:45 pm    Post subject:

D-Fenders Josh Magette will play for the Brooklyn Nets' Las Vegas Summer League team

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All of those factors point to Magette having a real shot to make the Nets' regular-season roster, or at least receive a training camp invite, with a strong showing in Vegas. Magette was one of the team leaders on the D-Fenders last season, and in addition to his production on the court would provide a well-liked locker room presence and toughness for a Nets team that will need all the positivity it can get with no obvious paths back to contention as a result of the win-now trades made by the previous management regime.

http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/6/18/11970976/brooklyn-nets-las-vegas-summer-league-josh-magette-la-lakers-la-d-fenders
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:24 pm    Post subject:

Vander Blue with Dallas Mavericks Summer League team
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Few players look more NBA ready than Vander Blue did last season in the D-League. He was the most consistent scorer in the league, averaging 26.3 points per game over 48 games on 44 percent shooting from the floor.

http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/7/4/12091184/eight-d-league-alums-to-watch-at-las-vegas-summer-league
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:40 pm    Post subject:

Vander Blue drops 23 points
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Magic White 92, Dallas 85 - Vander Blue’s game high 23 points weren’t enough to counter-act six Orlando players in double digits as one of the two home teams took the narrow victory. Magic White built an eight point lead after the end of the first quarter and it drifted as high as 16 in the second before settling at nine at the half. Dallas managed to claw one point back in each of the final two quarters, but that was about it.

Blue had a pretty good shooting day, going 7-13 overall and 2-5 from long range. He added a rebound and two steals, but also committed four fouls and four turnovers.

http://www.anonymouseagle.com/2016/7/5/12095398/marquette-basketball-at-the-nba-orlando-summer-league-7-4-16
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:22 am    Post subject:

D-Fenders Update:

*Vander Blue shines in SL
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Vander Blue led the Mavs with 17 points, while Marquis Teague and Andre Dawkins each scored 14 and Jaleel Cousins, brother of DeMarcus Cousins, had 12 points. Tyler Honeycutt grabbed 13 rebounds.

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/summer-league-recap-magic-blue-96-mavs-94/

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Handing the scoring duties over to cat-quick guard Vander Blue, the Mavericks again pushed their lead to double digits early in the second stanza. The Mavs also sped up the tempo, surging ahead by as many as 18 in the quarter. Blue’s 10 points in the half then lifted the Mavericks into the intermission with a 43-29 advantage.

http://www.mavs.com/las-vegas-summer-league-2016-game-6-mavs-vs-warriors/


*D-League Increases Salaries For 16-17 Season

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For the past couple seasons the salary structure in place for the D-League has consisted of tiers. There were three tiers of salaries: $13,000 (C), $19,000 (B) and $25,500 (A) and each team had a salary cap of $173,000 on top of that.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242860/D-League-Increases-Salaries-For-16-17-Season
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:45 am    Post subject:

If the Lakers do invite any of the likes of Auguste or Munford to the training camp but they don't make the final roster, hopefully the D-Fenders sign them.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:20 am    Post subject:

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If the Lakers do invite any of the likes of Auguste or Munford to the training camp but they don't make the final roster, hopefully the D-Fenders sign them.
Agreed, both earned a second look but they may opt for more money overseas.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 4:28 pm    Post subject:

The LA D-Fenders Are Staying Busy This Summer

The Lakers’ D-League affiliate, the D-Fenders are staying busy this offseason just like their founding organization

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Coming off a disappointing loss in the D-League Championship, the Lakers’ D-League squad, the D-Fenders are still making waves in both the NBA Summer League and in games at The Drew League.

http://lakeshowlife.com/2016/07/22/lakers-los-angeles-d-fenders-offseason-drew-league-workout/
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:48 am    Post subject:

NBA Invites with D-League in Mind

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While Auguste, Jacobs and Wear will have the opportunity to make the team, they may be more likely to end up in the NBA Development League, playing for the D-Fenders as affiliate players of the Lakers.

The figures for Jacobs and Wear are not yet available, but it’s become common practice for teams to help subsidize D-League stints with partially-guaranteed training camp contracts.

The NBA’s minor league system is not without its pratfalls. Once a player clears waivers, they become an unrestricted free agent — able to sign with another team, be it in the NBA or overseas.

If they do sign a D-League contract, the team that can them can assign them to their D-League squad as affiliate players, but a call up back to the NBA can come from any team.

While this may be looked at in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement, the current rules afford NBA teams limited protection on the players they’re developing.

Meanwhile, the D-League has grown to 22 franchises, each with a one-to-one partnership with an NBA team.

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-invites-with-d-league-in-mind/
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:53 am    Post subject:

*2016 NBADL OPEN TRYOUTS TRACKER

Los Angeles D-Fenders
Sept. 17, 2016
Invite Only (not open to public)


http://dleaguedigest.com/2016-nba-d-league-open-tryouts-tracker/
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:47 pm    Post subject:

Los Angeles D-Fenders Officially Name Coby Karl as Head Coach


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The Los Angeles D-Fenders have named Coby Karl as head coach, it was announced today by team President/CEO Joey Buss and General Manager Nick Mazzella. Karl will replace Casey Owens, who takes over as an assistant coach and advance scout on the Los Angeles Lakers staff.

Karl returns to the D-Fenders organization after appearing in 17 games for the team during the 2007-08 season while on assignment from the Lakers. On February 19, 2008, Karl became the second player in NBA Development League history to play in an NBADL and NBA game in the same day, following former Lakers guard Jordan Farmar. As a player, Karl saw action with the Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors of the NBA, as well as with the D-Fenders, Reno Bighorns, and Idaho Stampede of the NBADL. He most recently served as an assistant coach on the Westchester Knicks staff during the 2015-16 season at the conclusion of his playing career.


http://losangeles.dleague.nba.com/news/d-fenders-hire-coby-karl/
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:26 pm    Post subject:

Coby Karl! Really? Now that is interesting. Looking forward to see how he performs.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 6:49 am    Post subject:

Los Angeles D-Fenders 2016 NBADL Open Tryouts
Sept. 17, 2016

Invite Only (not open to public)


*Defenders 2016-17 Schedule:
http://dleague.nba.com/schedule/#/team/losangeles
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:16 am    Post subject:

I like Coby coaching the d-fenders for various reasons -

1) It should make the transition to the Lakers easier for the possible call-ups, as Coby will likely establish the same offensive foundation Luke will run. Coby and Luke were also teammates at one point so I think they will be in extra communication with each other in what they want the developmental guys to learn. It won't be like last season where I'm assuming there was zero communication between Byron and Casey.

2) The d-league is expanding and the competition should get better in the coming years. If Silver augments the roster format to include d-league slots as he suggested, it will give players much more incentive to not go overseas to make money. This should theoretically increase the talent pool.

3) If one of the assistant coaches on the Lakers happens to get poached at some point (I'm looking at Mermuys and Theo), Coby would be a great replacement, as he will be familiar with the offensive concepts. He's also very young and should be more relatable to the players.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 10:06 am    Post subject:

Los Angeles D-Fenders Have a New Coach in Former Laker Coby Karl

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Coach Phil Jackson and his father George Karl both taught him just to be himself. Derek Fisher was the most impactful teammate for Coby, as well as Kobe and his intense practice routines.

Coby says his coaching style is, “To be determined — I think my players will teach me a ton, my coaches will teach me a ton.”

He is a laid back guy who empowers his players to be great, and he will give them the space to figure out who they are. He feels in the D-League, you are so close, yet so far, from playing in the league.


http://lakeshowlife.com/2016/09/18/los-angeles-d-fenders-have-a-new-coach-former-laker-coby-karl/
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:20 pm    Post subject:

D-Fenders update:

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L.A. D-Fenders ‏@DFenders Sep 17
Coach Karl addresses 40 attendees at today's closed tryouts. Could one of them be the next Los Angeles D-Fender?



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L.A. D-Fenders ‏@DFenders Sep 16
ICYMI: Head coach Coby Karl made his media debut last night on @TWCSportsNet.


🖥 → CK interview ....
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:52 am    Post subject:

Coby Karl Follows in Father’s Footsteps to First Head Coaching Job


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Distinguished coaching trees don’t grow without strong roots.

For Coby Karl, becoming head coach of the L.A. D-Fenders represents an opportunity to revisit familiar roots. Son of legendary coach George, the younger Karl earns his first head coaching gig with only one year of coaching experience. But what he lacks in sideline experience is compensated by his basketball journey.



http://dleague.nba.com/news/coby-karl-lakers-dfenders-coach-feature-091516/
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:56 am    Post subject:

Nice thing about Coby is he can still play. You can see him practicing w/ the Laker dudes in the Yi Jianlian interview.
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