Dan Reed, D-League president, observed, “Three years into the assignment system, we are thrilled with the way NBA teams have embraced the opportunity to develop their players in our league.  An impressive 27 NBA teams have assigned 76 players to their NBA D-League affiliate…which not only benefits the teams and the players, but gives fans an opportunity to watch top prospects play and improve their games. We expect these numbers to grow as the relationships between NBA teams and their NBA D-League affiliates continue to flourish.”   Cleveland Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry, affiliated with the Erie BayHawks, also noted that, "Having our fans be able to watch games with some of the young players we may happen to have with the Erie BayHawks from our team, we can create an even greater fan base. From a basketball standpoint, we'll be able to come and watch games and support the guys we have here and also be able to scout players. Other than the NBA, this is probably the most scouted professional league in the world."

2008-09 NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE TEAM AFFILIATIONS
(Current eligible players for assignment listed)

Albuquerque Thunderbirds

• Dallas Mavericks
• Miami Heat

Anaheim Arsenal

• Atlanta Hawks
• Los Angeles Clippers

Austin Toros

• San Antonio Spurs

Bakersfield Jam

• Golden State Warriors
• Orlando Magic

Colorado 14ers (Broomfield)

• Denver Nuggets
• New Jersey Nets

Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, ND)

• Memphis Grizzlies
• Washington Wizards

Erie BayHawks

• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Philadelphia 76ers

Fort Wayne Mad Ants

• Detroit Pistons
• Indiana Pacers
• Milwaukee Bucks

Idaho Stampede (Boise)

• Portland Trail Blazers
• Toronto Raptors

Iowa Energy (Des Moines)

• Chicago Bulls
• Phoenix Suns

Los Angeles D-Fenders

• Los Angeles Lakers

Reno Bighorns (NV)

• New York Knicks
• Sacramento Kings

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (TX)

• Houston Rockets
• New Orleans Hornets

Sioux Falls Skyforce (SD)

• Charlotte Bobcats
• Minnesota Timberwolves

Tulsa 66ers

• Oklahoma City NBA

Utah Flash (Orem)

• Boston Celtics
• Utah Jazz

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