NBA Training Camp Cuts On D-League Rosters

Dozens of players were let go at the end of NBA training camps last month, and while some of them have signed overseas, many resurfaced Friday on D-League opening-night rosters. In fact, for a few, that seemed to be the plan all along. The Spurs, Timberwolves and Celtics quietly signed players toward the end of the preseason with the purpose of gaining their "affiliate rights," or the right to protect them from the D-League draft. Teams can protect as many as three training camp cuts for their affiliates, though the Cavs and Warriors managed to wind up with four former training camp invitees on their respective D-League teams.

Note that the players below are no longer on NBA rosters, unlike guys who've simply been assigned to the D-League. Some of the players listed were with multiple NBA teams in camp this fall, but we'll go with their latest NBA team here. If you notice any omissions, please let us know.

Spurs

• *JaMychal Green, Austin Toros
• Tyler Wilkerson, Austin Toros
• Wesley Witherspoon, Austin Toros

Grizzlies

• Kyle Weaver, Austin Toros
• D.J. Kennedy, Erie BayHawks
• Jarrid Famous, Los Angeles D-Fenders 

Jazz

• Brian Butch, Bakersfield Jam
• Darnell Jackson, Reno Bighorns

Nets

• Stephen Dennis, Bakersfield Jam
• James Mays, Springfield Armor
• Carleton Scott, Springfield Armor

Hawks

• Keith Benson, Erie BayHawks
• Damion James, Bakersfield Jam
• Isma'il Muhammad, Bakersfield Jam

Raptors

• Jerel McNeal, Bakersfield Jam

Cavaliers

• Kevin Anderson, Canton Charge
• D'Aundray Brown, Canton Charge
• Micheal Eric, Canton Charge
• Kevin Jones, Canton Charge

Knicks

• Oscar Bellfield, Erie BayHawks
• Henry Sims, Erie BayHawks
• Mychel Thompson, Erie BayHawks 

Trail Blazers

• Demonte Harper, Eric BayHawks

Rockets

• JaJuan Johnson, Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• Kyle Fogg, Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• Demetri McCamey, Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Thunder

• Walker Russell, Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• Andy Rautins, Tulsa 66ers 
• Hollis Thompson, Tulsa 66ers 

Magic

• Justin Harper, Idaho Stampede
• Chris Johnson, Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Blazers

• Justin Holiday, Idaho Stampede
• Coby Karl, Idaho Stampede
• Dallas Lauderdale, Idaho Stampede

Timberwolves

• Seth Tarver, Idaho Stampede
• Phil Jones, Los Angeles D-Fenders
• *Troy Hudson, Sioux Falls Skyforce
• *Demetris Nichols, Sioux Falls Skyforce 

Bucks

• Mustapha Farrakhan, Iowa Energy
• Orien Greene, Los Angeles D-Fenders

Hornets

• Dominique Morrison, Iowa Energy
• Chris Wright, Iowa Energy

Clippers

• Courtney Fortson, Los Angeles D-Fenders
• Travis Leslie, Santa Cruz Warriors 

Wizards

• Shelvin Mack, Maine Red Claws

Sixers

• Xavier Silas, Maine Red Claws

Celtics

• Micah Downs, Maine Red Claws
• *Brian Cusworth, Maine Red Claws

Raptors

• Chris Wright, Maine Red Claws

Heat

• Garrett Temple, Reno Bighorns
• Jarvis Varnado, Sioux Falls Skyforce 

Bobcats

• Jeff Adrien, Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Warriors

• Carlon Brown, Santa Cruz Warriors
• Lance Goulbourne, Santa Cruz Warriors
• Stefhon Hannah, Santa Cruz Warriors
• Rick Jackson, Santa Cruz Warriors

Lakers

• Andrew Goudelock, Sioux Falls Skyforce 

Kings

• Willie Reed, Springfield Armor

Nuggets

• Ben Uzoh, Springfield Armor

Magic

• Christian Eyenga, Texas Legends

Mavericks

• Chris Douglas-Roberts, Texas Legends
• Melvin Ely, Texas Legends

*-signed so the NBA team could retain his affiliate rights