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). This rule allows 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 and groupies and stuff. It's basically the only thing an affiliation offers you, but it's a start at least.

There follows a list of all the D-League franchises, their affiliated NBA teams, along with any and all players on those NBA rosters that are eligible for D-League assignments.

Note: Player lists accurate as of April 24th 2011. 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, DeJuan Blair, Gary Neal, Danny Green, Da'Sean Butler

Bakersfield Jam

L.A. Clippers : Blake Griffin, Eric Bledsoe, Al-Farouq Aminu, Willie Warren

L.A. Lakers : Devin Ebanks, Derrick Caracter, Trey Johnson

Dakota Wizards

Memphis Grizzlies : Sam Young, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry, Ishmael Smith

Washington Wizards : Trevor Booker, John Wall, Kevin Seraphin, Hamady Ndiaye, Jordan Crawford, Othyus Jeffers, Larry Owens

Erie BayHawks

Cleveland Cavaliers : Samardo Samuels, Christian Eyenga, Manny Harris, Alonzo Gee, Semih Erden, Luke Harangody

Toronto Raptors : James Johnson, DeMar Derozan, Ed Davis, Solomon Alabi

Fort Wayne Mad Ants

Detroit Pistons : Jonas Jerebko, Dajuan Summers, Austin Daye, Greg Monroe, Terrico White

Indiana Pacers : Tyler Hansbrough, Paul George, Lance Stephenson, A.J. Price, Darren Collison

Milwaukee Bucks : Jon Brockman, Brandon Jennings, Larry Sanders

Idaho Stampede

Denver Nuggets : Ty Lawson, Gary Forbes, Timofey Mozgov

Portland Trail Blazers : Wesley Matthews, Luke Babbitt, Armon Johnson, Elliot Williams, Patrick Mills, Chris Johnson

Iowa Energy

Chicago Bulls : Taj Gibson, Omer Asik

Phoenix Suns : Gani Lawal, Garret Siler, Zabian Dowdell

Maine Red Claws

Boston Celtics : Avery Bradley

Charlotte Bobcats : Gerald Henderson, Dante Cunningham, Garrett Temple

New Mexico Thunderbirds

New Orleans Hornets : Quincy Pondexter, David Andersen, Patrick Ewing Jr

Orlando Magic : Daniel Orton, Earl Clark

Reno Bighorns

Golden State Warriors : Jeremy Lin, Stephen Curry, Ekpe Udoh, Reggie Williams, Jeff Adrien

Sacramento Kings : Tyreke Evans, Jermaine Taylor, Hassan Whiteside , Omri Casspi, DeMarcus Cousins, Pooh Jeter, Marcus Thornton

Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Houston Rockets : Jordan Hill, Chase Budinger, Patrick Patterson, Terrence Williams, Hasheem Thabeet, Marqus Blakely, Marcus Cousin

Sioux Falls Skyforce

Miami Heat : Dexter Pittman

Minnesota Timberwolves : Wayne Ellington, Jonny Flynn, Nikola Pekovic, Lazar Hayward, Wesley Johnson

Springfield Armor

Brooklyn Nets : Damion James, Ben Uzoh, Sundiata Gaines

New York Knicks : Toney Douglas, Andy Rautins, Landry Fields, Derrick Brown

Philadelphia 76ers : Craig Brackins, Evan Turner, Jrue Holiday, Jodie Meeks

Texas Legends

Dallas Mavericks : Rodrigue Beaubois, Dominique Jones

Tulsa 66ers

Oklahoma City Thunder : B.J. Mullens, James Harden, Serge Ibaka, Eric Maynor, Cole Aldrich, Robert Vaden

Utah Flash

Atlanta Hawks : Jeff Teague, Pape Sy, Magnum Rolle

Utah Jazz : Gordon Hayward, Jeremy Evans, Derrick Favors

  April 13th: Houston signs Marqus Blakely from Iowa through 2013.
  April 13th: L.A. Lakers recall Derrick Caracter from Bakersfield.
  April 13th: Oklahoma City recalls Cole Aldrich from Tulsa.
  April 12th: L.A. Lakers sign Trey Johnson from Bakersfield for the remainder of the season.
  April 11th: Atlanta signs Magnum Rolle from Maine for the remainder of the season and through 2012.
  April 11th: Houston signs Marcus Cousin from Austin through 2013, immediately assigns him to Rio Grande Valley, and recalls Hasheem Thabeet from Rio Grande Valley.
  April 11th: L.A. Clippers recall Willie Warren from Bakersfield.
  April 9th: Oklahoma City signs Robert Vaden from Tulsa for the remainder of the season and through 2012, and immediately re-assign him to Tulsa.
  April 6th: L.A. Lakers re-assign Derrick Caracter to Bakersfield.
  April 6th: Washington signs Larry Owens from Tulsa for the remainder of the season.
  April 5th: L.A. Lakers recall Derrick Caracter from Bakersfield.
  April 5th: Philadelphia recalls Craig Brackins from Springfield.
  April 5th: San Antonio recalls Da'Sean Butler from Austin.
  April 5th: Toronto recalls Solomon Alabi from Erie.
  April 4th: Philadelphia signs Antonio Daniels from Texas for the remainder of the season.
  April 4th: San Antonio recalls Danny Green from Austin.
  April 3rd: San Antonio assigns Danny Green to Austin.
  March 31st: New Jersey signs Mario West from Maine to a 10-day contract.
  March 30th: Oklahoma City re-assigns Cole Aldrich to Tulsa.
  March 30th: Utah signs Kyle Weaver from Austin to a 10-day contract.
  March 29th: L.A. Lakers re-assign Derrick Caracter to Bakersfield.
  March 28th: Portland recalls Luke Babbitt from Idaho.
  March 28th: San Antonio assigns Da'Sean Butler to Austin.
  March 27th: Golden State recalls Jeremy Lin from Reno.
  March 27th: Oklahoma City recalls Byron Mullens from Tulsa.
  March 26th: New Orleans signs Patrick Ewing Jr from Sioux Falls to a 10-day contract.
  March 25th: L.A. Clippers re-assign Willie Warren to Bakersfield.
  March 25th: San Antonio signs Da'Sean Butler from Austin for the remainder of the season and through 2013.
  March 24th: Philadelphia re-assigns Craig Brackins to Springfield.
  March 23rd: New Jersey recalls Ben Uzoh from Springfield.
  March 22nd: L.A. Clippers recall Willie Warren from Bakersfield.
  March 21st: Houston assigns Hasheem Thabeet to Rio Grande Valley.
  March 17th: Washington signs Othyus Jeffers of Iowa to a 10 day contract.
  March 17th: Golden State re-assigns Jeremy Lin to Reno.
  March 16th: San Antonio signs Danny Green from Reno for the remainder of the season and through 2012.
  March 15th: New Jersey assigns Ben Uzoh to Springfield.
  March 14th: Portland signs Chris Johnson from Dakota for the remainder of the season and through 2012.
  March 10th: Oklahoma City re-assigns Byron Mullens to Tulsa.
  March 9th: New Orleans signs Jerel McNeal from Rio Grande Valley to a 10 day contract..
  March 9th: Toronto re-assigns Solomon Alabi to Erie.
  March 9th: Utah signs Marcus Cousin from Austin to a 10 day contract.
  March 7th: Charlotte signs Garrett Temple from Erie to a 10 day contract.
  March 6th: Utah recalls Jeremy Evans from Utah.
  March 5th: San Antonio signs Othyus Jeffers from Iowa to a 10 day contract.
  March 4th: Utah assigns Jeremy Evans to Utah.
  March 3rd: L.A. Clippers re-assign Willie Warren to Bakersfield.
  March 3rd: Portland re-assigns Luke Babbitt to Idaho.
  February 28th: Atlanta recalls Pape Sy from Utah.
  February 26th: Milwaukee recalls Larry Sanders from Fort Wayne.
  February 25th: Golden State signs Jeff Adrien from Rio Grande Valley for the remainder of the season.
  February 25th: Oklahoma City recalls Byron Mullens from Tulsa.
  February 24th: Boston signs Chris Johnson from Dakota to a 10 day contract.
  February 23rd: San Antonio recalls James Anderson from Austin.
  February 22nd: Miami recalls Dexter Pittman from Sioux Falls.
  February 22nd: Portland recalls Armon Johnson from Idaho.
  February 21st: L.A. Clippers recall Willie Warren from Bakersfield.
  February 21st: Milwaukee assigns Larry Sanders to Fort Wayne.
  February 14th: Chicago recalls James Johnson from Iowa.
  February 8th: San Antonio signs Steve Novak from Reno to a 10 day contract.
  February 7th: Boston recalls Avery Bradley from Maine.
  February 7th: Houston recalls Ish Smith from Rio Grande Valley.
  February 7th: San Antonio re-assigns James Anderson to Austin.
  February 6th: Philadelphia recalls Craig Brackins from Springfield.
  February 5th: Golden State recalls Jeremy Lin from Reno.
  February 4th: Washington recalls Hamady N'Diaye from Dakota.
  February 3rd: L.A. Clippers assign Willie Warren to Bakersfield.
  February 3rd: Oklahoma City re-assigns Byron Mullens to Tulsa.
  February 2nd: Oklahoma City recalls Cole Aldrich from Tulsa.
  February 1st: Houston re-assigns Ish Smith to Rio Grande Valley.
  February 1st: New Jersey signs Orien Greene from Utah to a 10 day contract.
  January 29th: San Antonio recalls James Anderson from Austin.
  January 28th: Portland assigns Armon Johnson to Idaho.
  January 27th: Chicago assigns James Johnson to Iowa.
  January 26th: San Antonio assigns James Anderson to Austin.
  January 26th: Toronto signs Trey Johnson from Bakersfield to a 10 day contract.
  January 25th: Milwaukee signs Garrett Temple from Erie to a 10 day contract.
  January 24th: Portland signs Chris Johnson from Dakota to a 10 day contract.
  January 24th: Houston recalls Ish Smith from Rio Grande Valley.
  January 22nd: Washington signs Mustafa Shakur from Rio Grande Valley to a 10 day contract.
  January 17th: Houston assigns Ish Smith to Rio Grande Valley.
  January 16th: San Antonio signs Larry Owens from Tulsa to a 10 day contract.
  January 15th: Philadelphia re-assigns Craig Brackins to Springfield.
  January 14th: Boston assigns Avery Bradley to Maine.
  January 14th: Toronto recalls Solomon Alabi from Erie.
  January 10th: Golden State re-assigns Jeremy Lin to Reno.
  January 10th: Phoenix recalls Garret Siler from Iowa.
  January 9th: L.A. Lakers recalls Devin Ebanks from Bakersfield.
  January 9th: Sacramento recalls Hassan Whiteside from Reno.
  January 9th: Phoenix signs Zabian Dowdell from Tulsa to a 10 day contract.
  January 6th: Miami re-assigns Dexter Pittman to Sioux Falls.
  January 6th: Toronto re-assigns Solomon Alabi to Erie.
  January 6th: Washington assigns Hamady Ndiaye to Dakota.
  January 5th: Memphis recalls DeMarre Carroll from Dakota.
  January 4th: Dallas recalls Rodrigue Beaubois from Texas.
  January 3rd: Cleveland recalls Christian Eyenga from Erie.
  January 3rd: Golden State recalls Jeremy Lin from Reno.
  January 2nd: Cleveland recalls Samardo Samuels from Erie.
  January 2nd: Dallas recalls Dominique Jones from Texas.
  January 2nd: Phoenix assigns Garret Siler to Iowa.
  December 30th: Oklahoma City re-assigns Cole Aldrich to Tulsa.
  December 28th: Golden State assigns Jeremy Lin to Reno.
  December 27th: Atlanta assigns Pape Sy to Utah.
  December 27th: Cleveland assigns Samardo Samuels to Erie.
  December 27th: L.A. Lakers assign Devin Ebanks to Bakersfield.
  December 21st: Charlotte recalls Sherron Collins from Maine.
  December 20th: Miami recalls Dexter Pittman from Sioux Falls.
  December 19th: Phoenix recalls Gani Lawal from Iowa.
  December 18th: Portland recalls Luke Babbitt from Idaho.
  December 14th: Memphis assigns DeMarre Carroll to Dakota.
  December 13th: Houston recalls Patrick Patterson from Rio Grande Valley.
  December 13th: Minnesota recalls Jonny Flynn from Sioux Falls.
  December 10th: Oklahoma City recalls B.J. Mullens from Tulsa.
  December 11th: Philadelphia recalls Craig Brackins from Springfield.
  December 10th: Oklahoma City assigns B.J. Mullens to Tulsa.
  December 9th: Charlotte assigns Sherron Collins to Maine.
  December 9th: Toronto recalls Solomon Alabi from Erie.
  December 8th: Minnesota re-assigns Jonny Flynn to Sioux Falls.
  December 8th: Portland assigns Luke Babbitt to Idaho.
  December 7th: New Jersey recalls Terrence Williams from Springfield.
  December 7th: Oklahoma City recalls Cole Aldrich from Tulsa.
  December 6th: Orlando recalls Daniel Orton from New Mexico.
  December 4th: Minnesota recalls Jonny Flynn from Sioux Falls.
  December 2nd: Milwaukee signs Brian Skinner and waives Darington Hobson.
  December 1st: Minnesota assigns Jonny Flynn to Sioux Falls.
  November 30th: Dallas assigns Dominique Jones and Rodrigue Beaubois to Texas.
  November 30th: Orlando assigns Daniel Orton to New Mexico.
  November 30th: Philadelphia assigns Craig Brackins to Springfield.
  November 29th: Sacramento assigns Hassan Whiteside to Reno and waives Antoine Wright.
  November 29th: Toronto recalls Ed Davis from Erie.
  November 26th: Miami assigns Dexter Pittman to Sioux Falls.
  November 26th: New Jersey assigns Terrence Williams to Springfield.
  November 24th: Oklahoma City assigns Cole Aldrich to Tulsa.
  November 22nd: Toronto assigns Ed Davis to Erie.
  November 18th: Cleveland assigns Christian Eyenga to Erie.
  November 16th: Phoenix assigns Gani Lawal to Iowa.
  November 15th: Toronto assigns Solomon Alabi to Erie.
  November 9th: Houston assigns Patrick Patterson to Rio Grande Valley.


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