2011–12 NBA Development League season
The 2011–12 NBA Development League season is the 11th season of the NBA Development League. The NBA D-League is the official minor league basketball organization owned and run by the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league was formed in 2001 as the National Basketball Development League (NBDL). The league adopted its current name in 2005 to reflect its close affiliation with the NBA. The 2011–12 season will be competed by 16 teams. The Los Angeles D-Fenders, after spending one season inactive, joined the 15 returning teams from the previous season. The Utah Flash ceased operation at the end of the previous season and would not be playing in the 2011–12 season. The New Mexico Thunderbirds relocated to Canton, Ohio and were renamed as the Canton Charge.
Nine-year NBA veteran Mike James was called up from the Erie BayHawks to the Chicago Bulls four times during the season.
Nine-year NBA veteran Bobby Simmons was called up from the Reno Bighorns to the Los Angeles Clippers two times during the season.
Edwin Ubiles was named 2012 Rookie of the Year.
Malcolm Thomas was named to the All-NBA D-League First Team.
2010–11 NBA Development League season
The 2010–11 NBA Development League season is the tenth season of the NBA Development League. The NBA D-League is the official minor league basketball organization owned and run by the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league was formed in 2001 as the National Basketball Development League (NBDL). The league adopted the "NBA D-League" name in 2005 to reflect its close affiliation with the NBA. One expansion franchise, the Texas Legends, joined the 15 returning teams from the previous season.
Former Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings player Rashad McCants was allocated to the Texas Legends.
Jonny Flynn was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce to continue his rehab from hip injury.
NBA veteran Antonio Daniels played for the Texas Legends before he was called up to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Former Michigan Wolverines DeShawn Sims won the Rookie of the Year Award.