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Ed Jones Heading to NBADL Training Camp With 87ers

After an impressive workout, the Delaware 87ers will bring Ed Jones to D-League training camp. It's now up to him to ensure he makes the most out of such an opportunity.

Looking Back at the Talent from 2012 NBADL Draft

With a handful of NBA call-ups and other success stories to be found from the bunch, the 2012 NBA D-League Draft class is proof that this fall's new band of prospects may be worth making note of sooner rather than later.

Tracking Down NBADL's Top Players From Last Season

In another record breaking season that saw 36 call-ups to the NBA, the same old story proved to be the case in the D-League: many of the league's top prospects have gone overseas in the pursuit of a better living.

Source: Ahmad Aasiya-Bey To Sign NBADL Contract

Talent is in the eye of the beholder. Hoping to find a diamond in the rough or two at the NBA D-League National Tryout in June, perhaps executives have found their man in Ahmad Aasiya-Bey. The unknown guard will soon become NBADL Draft eligible.

Damion James Undeterred On Quest to Stick in NBA

This past season, D-League All-Star Damion James briefly returned to the Nets, though his stay was all too short. Not very tempted by the allure of playing ball internationally, the swingman is confident he belongs in the NBA.

The RBA Sports Showcase: A Retrospective Look

A little less than a year ago, RBA Sports lined up a slew of NBA executives for its first annual showcase. Fast-forward to 2013, and the agency is still doing their thing. Except this time, now a boatload of some very promising prospects line up.

Q&A: Marcus Fizer Hopes For NBA Comeback

Former Bulls' first round pick Marcus Fizer is embarking on an NBA comeback. He spoke with RidiculousUpside.com in one of the more candid interviews you'll read, explaining what went right, what went wrong, and what his hopes for the future are.

Zendon Hamilton Eyes Transition Into Coaching

Following a career filled with NBA, D-League, and international stops, journeyman Zendon Hamilton has been getting his feet wet in hopes of making the transition into coaching.

Is Goudelock Versatile Enough to Stick in the NBA?

Andrew Goudelock is tearing things up at NBA Summer League, but will that be enough for the D-League M.V.P. earn a guaranteed contract? A more versatile skill set may help him get to where he needs to be even more.

59 Players With NBADL Experience in Orlando SL

With Orlando Summer League beginning Sunday, here's a list of the 59 players with NBA D-League experience highlighting some of the rosters.

Jamine Peterson to Workout For Nets & Pacers

Former Providence forward Jamine "Greedy" Peterson has been gracing the D-League and international hardwoods over the past couple of years, but now appears ready to make another push towards the NBA.

Omar Reed to Play for Celtics in NBA Summer League

This past season, NBADL forward Omar Reed made a habit of coming up in clutch for the Red Claws by doing all of the little things. The Celtics are intrigued enough, and will bring him aboard their Summer League squad in Orlando next week.

66ers' Tony Taylor To Work Out For New York Knicks

Tony Taylor's path to the NBA officially started with a workout with the Knicks last summer. After spending the season with the Tulsa 66ers, Taylor is back in the Big Apple and ready to show his home town team the progress he's made in the D-League.

Plenty Of D-League Alumni At Utah Jazz Mini-Camp

Half of the 24 invitees scheduled to take part in a free agent mini camp hosted by the Utah Jazz played in the NBA D-League last season. Will they impress the Jazz brass enough to land future consideration from the club?

Reeves Nelson Headed For NBA Summer League?

Former UCLA standout Reeves Nelson has been on a rough and tumble downhill slide since being dismissed from the school back in December 2011. Is the future bright for Nelson or is he on his way out?

Tulsa 66ers' Tony Taylor Has Busy Offseason Ahead

For the second straight summer, Tulsa 66ers' guard Tony Taylor has quite the busy offseason ahead as he continues catching the attention of NBA executives.

NBADL Champ Mike Singletary Playing Well Overseas

NBA D-League champion Mike Singletary has been taking advantage of his offseason, most recently participating in an international tournament in Dubai for a team from the Philippines.

NBA Executives Praise Value of NBADL (Video)

With the NBA season coming to an end for most teams, executives have been reflecting upon the past year. The Thunder's Sam Presti and the Warriors' Jerry West are two officials who went on to specifically praise the value of the NBA D-League.

Should Mavericks Consider Drafting Glen Rice Jr?

Though NBA champion Glen Rice Jr. has met with at least five NBA teams thus far, the Mavericks are not said to be one of them. Should Dallas consider the previously troubled swingman in time for the draft?

Notes from the NBA D-League Elite Mini-Camp

Take a look below for some notes on the NBA D-League's fourth annual Elite Mini-Camp, which was attended by a slew of NBA executives in Chicago earlier this week.

NBA D-League Releases Roster For Elite Mini-Camp

The NBA D-League released the full lineup for its fourth annual Elite Mini-Camp, which will take place for two days before the NBA Draft Combine.

Ron Howard To Participate in NBADL Elite Mini-Camp

Though he'll turn 31 years old in November, Mad Ants' guard Ron Howard is still on his basketball grind and will participate in tis year's NBADL Elite Mini-Camp.

Glen Rice Jr. To Participate in NBA Draft Combine

Recently crowned NBA D-League champion Glen Rice Jr. is sure to have a leg up on the competition when he finds himself in the unique position of taking part in next week's NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.

Three More Prospects Confirmed For Elite Mini-Camp

With the NBA D-League Elite Mini-Camp set to take place in Chicago this weekend, here's a look at some prospects prepared to participate.

NBA D-League To Hold Fourth Annual Elite Mini Camp

Though the NBA D-League season has come to an end, up to forty of the league's top players will continue to be showcased in front of select big league executives during the fourth annual "Elite Mini-Camp" this weekend.

NBADL "ROY" Tony Mitchell To Play In Philippines

With plenty of NBA D-League players heading overseas during the offseason, "Rookie of the Year" Tony Mitchell is next in line.

Examining the (Low) Pay of NBA D-League Players

Though the likes of Andrew Goudelock & Courtney Fortson are two of the D-League's better players, making a living off varied modest salaries can prove to be difficult for these minor league stars if call-ups don't follow their success.

Courtney Fortson Moving On From NBA D-League

Courtney Fortson emerged this season as the NBA D-League's number one overall rated prospect, but says his time in the minors is over as he eyes bigger and better things next season.

The NBADL Title: Royce White's Missed Opportunity?

After leaving the Rockets' minor league squad just weeks short of them emerging as NBADL champions, is Royce White costing himself opportunities as Houston perhaps begins to run out of patience?

Tony Taylor to Play for OKC in NBA Summer League

Though the OKC Thunder are currently contending for an NBA title, they're still keeping their eyes on the future as well. Tulsa 66ers' guard Tony Taylor Jr. will reportedly join the team's Summer League squad this coming July.

D.J. Kennedy Leads RGV Vipers to NBADL Finals

D.J. Kennedy has said it all along: winning will get you more attention from NBA executives. After leading the RGV Vipers to the D-League Finals, there's no doubt he's got to be doing just that as of late.

Jeremy Lamb Rises As An NBA D-League Star

While the Thunder contend for an NBA championship, top prospect Jeremy Lamb finds himself emerging as a D-League star as he helps the OKC affiliate Tulsa 66ers contend for a championship of their own.