"D-League"
Report: Michael Sweetney to join the D-League
If only Sweetney could stay in shape...
Some D-League team will soon have to expand its postgame spread: Michael Sweetney will be coming to town. (Ridiculous Upside)
Last I’d heard about Michael Sweetney, ShamSports reported that he signed in China after failing to earn a roster spot with the Boston Celtics this preseason (I’m fairly certain that the above video shows everything Sweetney did with Boston, so you can be the judge if that was deserved or not). I assumed this would be the last anyone in America would ever hear from the ninth overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.
I was wrong.
Sources close to the situation have told Ridiculous Upside that Sweetney will join the NBA Development League and is expected to clear waivers at noon today.
Ridiculous Upside continued to speculate that Sweetney might be headed to the Maine Red Claws, the Celtics’ D-League affiliate. It would only make sense, RU explained, after Doc Rivers became enamored with the BIG man during his time with Boston this preseason. Maine also has the “first crack at picking him up” off the waiver wire, and would be able to keep close track of Sweetney’s progression.
However, sources tell Celtics Town that Maine is content with its current big men, including former Michigan St. Spartan Paul Davis. There are not likely to be many, if any, further roster changes in Maine this season.
Even as the C’s affiliate, the Red Claws organization operates as its own entity, so Boston won’t have the final say in whether to stash Sweetney in Maine.
Marcus Landry assigned to the D-League
Marcus Landry, the other player involved in the Nate Robinson-Knicks trade, has been assigned to the D-League to play for the Maine Red Claws, according to the Boston Celtics Twitter page.
D-League 2.0?
Recently on NBA.com Art Garcia discussed ways to improve the D-League. He’s got some good ideas worth considering, and it inspired this new D-League fan to take a look at the future of the league as well. Call it D-League 2.0.
Cartier Martin Called Up
The Golden State Warriors have called up the Iowa Energy’s Cartier Martin. Martin, a 6′7″ 220 lbs. Power-Forward who played for Kansas State, is expected to be with the Warriors in time for tonight’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. While good news for Martin, this isn’t great news for his team.
From the D-League, Another Guard Option?
The Celtics ought to remember that there are other options for their need at backup (or is it backup-backup?) Point Guard: The D-League.
The D-League: Where Showcases Happen
Every year, each NBA D-League teams travels to one location for the D-League Showcase. Each team plays twice while there in a carnival-style format. While the Showcase was originally intended as a chance for NBA scouts to see all the D-League teams and players in one place, it’s become a heavily-marketed fan-oriented event, as well. 16 D-League games will be played in four days in Boise, Idaho.
Lester Hudson Sent Down
Via the Red Claws’ Facebook page:
The Red Claws face the Bakersfield Jam today at 1:00 in front of another sell out crowd. Did we mention that Celtics have sent Lester Hudson to us again?!
The move makes sense; with Paul Pierce out with an injury, it’s more pressing for the Celtics to have Bill Walker and J.R. Giddens with the big club than it is to have Hudson.
