Question: What is this?

Answer: The NBA Development League ("D-League") was created back in the 14th century or so, designed as a minor league of sorts for the NBA. It continues to slowly expand, and, during the reign of Henry VIII, a rule was added whereby the existing D-League franchises were "affiliated" with certain NBA franchises (trying to keep as close of a local match as is realistically possible).

Initially, this rule allowed those NBA franchises to "assign" any first or second year players that they may have to the D-League team's roster, where they can then garner more playing time and experience. However, the 2011 NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement extended this to three years, and also included a new provision that players with any number of years of experience can be assigned to the D-League, as long as they consent.

There therefore follows a list of all the D-League franchises, their affiliated NBA teams, and all first, second and third year players who may be assigned without needing permission..

Note: Player lists accurate as of November 26th 2012. I only mention this as I might not update immediately following any NBA transactions, because I'm both lazy and a bit forgetful.

Austin Toros

San Antonio Spurs : Tiago Splitter, James Anderson, Nando De Colo, Gary Neal, Cory Joseph, Kawhi Leonard

Bakersfield Jam

Atlanta Hawks : Ivan Johnson, John Jenkins, Mike Scott

L.A. Clippers : Eric Bledsoe, Trey Thompkins

Phoenix Suns : Markieff Morris, Kendall Marshall, Diante Garrett, Wesley Johnson, Luke Zeller, P.J. Tucker

Toronto Raptors : Jonas Valanciunas, Terrence Ross, Ed Davis, Quincy Acy, Landry Fields

Canton Charge

Cleveland Cavaliers : Samardo Samuels, Tyler Zeller, Dion Waiters, Jeremy Pargo, Luke Harangody, Jon Leuer, Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson, Donald Sloan

Erie BayHawks

New York Knicks : James White, Chris Copeland, Pablo Prigioni, Iman Shumpert

Fort Wayne Mad Ants

Charlotte Bobcats : Jeffrey Taylor , Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Cory Higgins, Kemba Walker, Bismack Biyombo

Detroit Pistons : Greg Monroe, Brandon Knight, Vyacheslav Kravtsov, Kyle Singler, Andre Drummond, Kim English, Khris Middleton

Indiana Pacers : Orlando Johnson , Paul George, Lance Stephenson, Miles Plumlee , Ben Hansbrough, Jeff Pendergraph

Milwaukee Bucks : John Henson, Doron Lamb, Larry Sanders, Ekpe Udoh, Tobias Harris

Idaho Stampede

Portland Trail Blazers : Luke Babbitt, Elliot Williams, Nolan Smith, Meyers Leonard, Damian Lillard, Will Barton, Victor Claver, Joel Freeland

Iowa Energy

Chicago Bulls : Taj Gibson, Marquis Teague, Jimmy Butler

Denver Nuggets : Evan Fournier, Quincy Miller, Julyan Stone, Timofey Mozgov, Jordan Hamilton, Kenneth Faried

New Orleans Hornets : Lance Thomas, Anthony Davis, Al-Farouq Aminu, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry, Brian Roberts, Darius Miller, Austin Rivers

Washington Wizards : Trevor Booker, John Wall, Kevin Seraphin, Jordan Crawford, Chris Singleton, Jan Vesely, Bradley Beal

Los Angeles D-Fenders

L.A. Lakers : Devin Ebanks, Darius Morris, Robert Sacre, Darius Johnson-Odom

Maine Red Claws

Boston Celtics : Avery Bradley, Fab Melo, Jared Sullinger, Kris Joseph

Reno Bighorns

Memphis Grizzlies : Quincy Pondexter, Tony Wroten, Josh Selby

Sacramento Kings : Jimmer Fredette, DeMarcus Cousins, Isaiah Thomas, Thomas Robinson, Tyler Honeycutt

Utah Jazz : Enes Kanter, Alec Burks, Gordon Hayward, Derrick Favors, Jeremy Evans, Kevin Murphy

Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Houston Rockets : Patrick Patterson, Greg Smith, Marcus Morris, Chandler Parsons, Jeremy Lin, Cole Aldrich, Omer Asik, Scott Machado, Royce White, Terrence Jones, Donatas Motiejunas

Santa Cruz Warriors

Golden State Warriors : Klay Thompson, Jeremy Tyler, Charles Jenkins, Harrison Barnes, Kent Bazemore, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green

Sioux Falls Skyforce

Miami Heat : Josh Harrellson, Norris Cole, Terrel Harris

Minnesota Timberwolves : Derrick Williams, Nikola Pekovic, Malcolm Lee, Greg Stiemsma, Ricky Rubio, Alexey Shved

Orlando Magic : Maurice Harkless, Andrew Nicholson, Kyle O'Quinn, DeQuan Jones, E'Twaun Moore, Nikola Vucevic, Gustavo Ayon, Ish Smith

Philadelphia 76ers : Evan Turner, Lavoy Allen, Arnett Moultrie, Maalik Wayns

Springfield Armor

Brooklyn Nets : MarShon Brooks, Mirza Teletovic, Tyshawn Taylor, Tornike Shengelia

Texas Legends

Dallas Mavericks : Dominique Jones, Jae Crowder, Jared Cunningham, Bernard James

Tulsa 66ers

Oklahoma City Thunder : Reggie Jackson, Daniel Orton, DeAndre Liggins, Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb

  November 22nd: Oklahoma City assigns DeAndre Liggins and Daniel Orton to Tulsa.
  November 21st: Indiana assigns Orlando Johnson and Miles Plumlee to Fort Wayne.
  November 21st: San Antonio signs James Anderson from Rio Grande Valley and recalls Cory Joseph from Austin.
  November 15th: San Antonio assigns Cory Joseph to Austin.
  November 14th: Boston assigns Fab Melo and Kris Joseph to Maine.
  November 14th: Houston assigns Scott Machado and Donatas Motiejunas to Rio Grande Valley.
  November 13th: Denver assigns Quincy Miller to Iowa.
  November 11th: L.A. Lakers recall Darius Johnson-Odom from L.A. D-Fenders.
  November 10th: L.A. Lakers assign Darius Johnson-Odom to L.A. D-Fenders.
  November 7th: Sacramento assigns Tyler Honeycutt to Reno.


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