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