Lance Thomas Signs With Hornets

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The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Lance Thomas of the Austin Toros for the 19th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2011-12 NBA Development League season. Thomas, who started the season with the Hornets, joins 101 NBA Players with NBA D-League experience currently on 2011-12 rosters. Official Release | Gallery | The Watch

Jerry Smith: Performer of the Week

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Springfield Armor guard Jerry Smith has been named NBA Development League Performer of the Week after leading the Armor to a 2-0 record over the past seven days. Smith posted back-to-back double-doubles, averaging 26.5 points and 11 rebounds per game for the period. Read More | Dentmon Named Player of Month

Legends Snap Skid in Tulsa

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Sean Williams scored 22 points and the Legends got off to a great start Sunday with a 29-13 lead on the way to a 94-78 win in Tulsa. Jerome Dyson scored 30 for the 66ers, but with 16 points off the bench Alando Tucker helped the Legends break a two-game losing streak. Ramon Dyer had 15 points and 14 rebounds for Texas. Box Score

Bighorns Hold Off Jam

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Blake Ahearn led the way for the Bighorns with 35 points in a 106-103 home win over the Jam Saturday. Jeremy Wise posted 23 points and nine assists for the Jam. Game Info | Box Score
>> Wizards Beat Energy | 66ers Defeat Legends | Stampede Dominate Vipers | D-Fenders Top Bayhawks

Charge Stop Toros

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In a game full of the D-League's elite prospects, Manny Harris' double-double led the Canton Charge to a 106-87 home win over the Austin Toros on Friday. Lance Thomas paced Austin with 16 points. Game Info | Box Score
>> Armor Down Skyforce | Red Claws Top Mad Ants | Energy Beat Wizards | Stampede Topple Vipers

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

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