Video of Idaho Stampede's press conference announcing hybrid affiliation of the Portland Trail Blazers.

This is Hank E. Franklin. He's apparently a Texas Legends prospect and one of my newest Twitter followers. Might be a story to keep an eye on for next year -- and if anyone wants to sponsor him for us, Ridiculous Upside will allow you to use our likeness (pending a talk with our lawyer).

Congratulations to the Austin Toros, 2012 NBA Development League champions.

Elijah Millsap had 33 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles D-Fenders to a 109-101 overtime victory over the Austin Toros in Game 1 of the NBA D-League Finals. Terrance Woodbury led the Toros with 23 points off the bench.

A couple of great games in the D-League Playoffs happened Thursday night.

The Los Angeles D-Fenders were able to advance to the second round of the D-League Playoffs on Saturday night despite losing Jamario Moon to a call-up from the Charlotte Bobcats.

I would embed the Erie BayHawks' big win over the Austin Toros, but the highlights aren't up online ... so you get Brian Butch and Bakersfield beating the Dakota Wizards.

Blake Ahearn's first interview as a member of the Utah Jazz.

Your daily dose of Los Angeles D-Fenders highlights, featuring Jamario Moon, Kareem Rush and Christian Eyenga.

Eric Musselman has the Los Angeles D-Fenders running on all cyclinders.