OKC Blue: Breaking Down The Distance Between NBA Teams and Their G League Affiliate

The Oklahoma City Blue are as near residence as you will get.

With Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reporting that the Oklahoma City Blue, the G League affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder, shall be staying within the Paycom Center for the 2022-23 season – touring shouldn’t be a difficulty.

As the Thunder have continued to pick G League gamers in-house for NBA-level offers and call-ups, the perks of the Blue’s touring distance are evident.

The G League has helped turn into a staple in fostering NBA improvement over time. Now, with 30 groups, and all however the Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns carrying affiliate groups – the league’s outreach has exploded.

While every NBA group differs in call-up methods, the proximity of G League groups helps to supply NBA scouts and personnel an up-close have a look at their prospects.

Here’s a rank of all 28 G League-linked NBA franchises, and the space between their associates.

1. Oklahoma City Thunder (Oklahoma City Blue) – 0.0 Miles

NBA City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

G League City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Notable Call-Ups: Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Omer Yurtseven

Blue Fact: The Oklahoma City Blue are the lone group within the G League to share their area with their NBA franchise – first becoming a member of the Thunder on the Paycom Center within the 2021-22 season.

2. Cleveland Cavaliers (Cleveland Charge) – 1.0 Miles

NBA City: Cleveland, Ohio

G League City: Cleveland, Ohio

Notable Call-Ups: Quinn Cook, Malik Newman, Alan Anderson

Charge Fact: Finishing final season with a 6-26 file, the Charge will carry the No. 1 total choose within the 2022 NBA G League Draft.

3. Detroit Pistons (Motor City Cruise) – 2.5 Miles

NBA City: Detroit, Michigan

G League City: Detroit, Michigan

Notable Call-Ups: Deividas Sirvydis, Marcus Thornton, Cheick Diallo

Cruise Fact: The Cruise initially shaped in 2003 because the “Long Beach Jam” of the American Basketball Association.

4. Washington Wizards (Capital City Go-Go) – 6.3 Miles

NBA City: Washington D.C.

G League City: Washington D.C.

Notable Call-Ups: Gary Payton II, Greg Monroe, Chris Chiozza

Go-Go Fact: The Go-Go are named after the go-go music style, which gained traction in Washington D.C. through the Nineteen Sixties and Seventies.

5. Atlanta Hawks (College Park Skyhawks) – 11.4 Miles

NBA City: College Park, Georgia

G League City: Atlanta Georgia

Notable Call-Ups: Armoni Brooks, AJ Lawson, Jeremy Evans

Skyhawks Fact: Rapper 2 Chainz, who was born in College Park, Georgia, holds a minority possession stake within the Skyhawks.

6. Utah Jazz (Salt Lake City Stars) – 11.5 Miles

NBA City: Salt Lake City, Utah

G League City: Salt Lake City, Utah

Notable Call-Ups: Carsen Edwards, Anthony Tolliver, Justin Holiday

Stars Fact: Stars guard Carsen Edwards marked the G League’s prime scorer final season, averaging 26.7 factors per recreation.

7. Los Angeles Lakers (South Bay Lakers) – 15.3 Miles

NBA City: Los Angeles, California

G League City: El Segundo, California

Notable Call-Ups: Mac McClung, Ish Smith. David Nwaba

Lakers Fact: South Bay Lakers guard Andre Ingram holds the G League file in video games performed, recording 474 video games throughout 13 seasons.

8. Memphis Grizzlies (Memphis Hustle) – 16.8 Miles

NBA City: Memphis, Tennessee

G League City: Southaven, Mississippi

Notable Call-Ups: Josh Jackson, Bruno Caboclo, David Stockton

Hustle Fact: Prior to enjoying in Southaven, the Hustle shared a hybrid affiliation take care of the Iowa Energy – the now coined Iowa Wolves.

9. Toronto Raptors (Raptors 905) – 19.3 Miles

NBA City: Toronto, Ontario

G League City: Mississauga, Ontario

Notable Call-Ups: Chris Boucher, Alfonzo McKinnie, Alize Johnson

Raptors 905 Fact: The Raptors 905 netted a G League title of their second season of firm, doing so within the 2016-17 season. Their mixed 180-102 (.619) file makes them one of the profitable G League organizations by win proportion.

10. Dallas Mavericks (Texas Legends) – 22.8 Miles

NBA City: Dallas, Texas

G League City: Frisco, Texas

Notable Call-Ups: Moses Brown, P.J. Hairston, Justin Jackson

Legends Fact: In 2009, Hall of Famer Nancy Liebermann turned the primary girl to educate a males’s skilled basketball group, teaching the group to a playoff look within the 2010-11 season.

11. New York Knicks (Westchester Knicks) – 26.6 Miles

NBA City: Westchester, New York

G League City: New York City, New York

Notable Call-Ups: Jimmer Fredette, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Trey Burke

Knicks Fact: In their preliminary branding search, the Knicks filed logos for 5 names: New York 914s, New York ‘Bockers, New York Plainsmen, and New York Empire.

12. Philadelphia 76ers (Delaware Blue Coats) – 27.7 Miles

NBA City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

G League City: Wilmington, Delaware

Notable Call-Ups: Christian Wood, Paul Reed, Haywood Highsmith

Blue Coats Fact: In the 2015-16 season, the Blue Coats, then known as the 87ers, saw guards Jordan McRae and Russ Smith place 60-point efforts, posting 61 and 65 points, respectively. Smith’s 65-point explosion stays essentially the most factors scored by a participant within the G League.

13. Brooklyn Nets (Long Island Nets) – 29.5 Miles

NBA City: Brooklyn, New York

G League City: Long Island, New York

Notable Call-Ups: Justin Anderson, Theo Pinson, Reggie Perry

Nets Fact: The Long Island Nets performed their inaugural 2016-17 season on the Barclays Center, sharing the venue with the Brooklyn Nets.

14. Chicago Bulls (Windy City Bulls) – 39.0 Miles

NBA City: Chicago, Illinois

G League City: Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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Notable Call-Ups: Spencer Dinwiddie, Max Sturs, Antonio Blakeney

Bulls Fact: The Windy City Bulls’ identify was chosen by a fan suggestion web page on the Chicago Bulls web site.

15. Los Angeles Clippers (Ontario Clippers) – 44.5 Miles

NBA City: Los Angeles, California

G League City: Ontario, California

Notable Call-Ups: Terance Mann, Xavier Moon, Jonathan Motley

Clippers Fact: The Clippers’ authentic identify was the Agua Caliente Clippers, a nod to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

16. Sacramento Kings (Stockton Kings) – 47.9 Miles

NBA City: Sacramento, California

G League City: Stockton, California

Notable Call-Ups: Jeremy Lin, Danny Green, Gary Neal

Kings Fact: Since its inception in 2008, the Stockton Kings have been nearly solely tied to the Sacramento Kings.

17. Orlando Magic (Lakeland Magic) – 55.4 Miles

NBA City: Orlando, Florida

G League City: Lakeland, Florida

Notable Call-Ups: Khem Birch, Devin Cannady, Gabe York

Magic Fact: In its historical past, the Lakeland Magic have held affiliate ties with 5 franchises: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, and Orlando Magic.

18. Milwaukee Bucks (Wisconsin Herd) – 86.6 Miles

NBA City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

G League City: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Notable Call-Ups: Christian Wood, Gary Payton II, Sterling Brown

Herd Fact: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the house of the herd, homes almost 500,000 attendees in July for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, an aviation gathering with over 10,000 plane in attendance.

19. Golden State Warriors (Santa Cruz Warriors) – 74.9 Miles

NBA City: Oakland, California

G League City: Santa Cruz, California

Notable Call-Ups: Seth Curry, Kent Bazemore, DeMarre Carroll

Warriors Fact: The Warriors’ historical past dates again to 1995 because the Dakota Wizards, a group within the International Basketball League. In its first season, Head Coach Dave Joerger led the Wizards to an IBA championship.

20. Charlotte Hornets (Greensboro Swarm) – 91.2 Miles

NBA City: Charlotte, North Carolina

G League City: Greensboro, North Carolina

Notable Call-Ups: Nick Richards, Cody Martin, Caleb Martin

Swarm Fact: The Swarm have but to clinch a playoff berth in its six seasons of operation.

21. Boston Celtics (Maine Celtics) – 104.5 Miles

NBA City: Boston, Massachusetts

G League City: Portland, Maine

Notable Call-Ups: P.J. Dozier, Tim Frazier, Abdel Nader

Celtics Fact: The Celtics, previously generally known as the Maine Red Claws, named the group in honor of Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach.

22. San Antonio Spurs (Austin Spurs) – 116.3 Miles

NBA City: San Antonio, Texas

G League City: Austin, Texas

Notable Call-Ups: Ryan Aridiacono, Jonathan Simmons, Bryn Forbes

Spurs Fact: The Spurs participated within the 2019 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, being the primary G League group to take action.

23. Indiana Pacers (Fort Wayne Mad Ants) – 129.0 Miles

NBA City: Indianapolis, Indiana

G League City: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Notable Call-Ups: Oshae Brissett, Terry Taylor, Georges Niang

Mad Ants Fact: Despite being the affiliate franchise for an assortment of groups, together with 14 within the 2014-15 seasons, the Mad Ants have by no means rebranded of their historic tenure.

24. Minnesota Timberwolves (Iowa Wolves) – 243.9 Miles

NBA City: Minneapolis, Minnesota

G League City: Des Moines, Iowa

Notable Call-Ups: Joel Anthony, Tyler Cook, Jordan McLaughlin

Wolves Fact: The franchise initially held a naming contest for its identify, itemizing the Corncobs, Maize, River Rats, Scarecrows, and Thoroughbreds as potential decisions.

25. Houston Rockets (Rio Grande Valley Vipers) – 339.9 Miles

NBA City: Houston, Texas

G League City: Edinberg, Texas

Notable Call-Ups: Trevelin Queen, Danuel House, Garrett Temple

Valley Vipers Fact: The Valley Vipers are thought to be one of the prestigious franchises within the NBA G League. With 4 titles and a 35-17 playoff file, they’ve asserted their dominance – most not too long ago successful the 2022 G League Championship.

26. New Orleans Pelicans (Birmingham Squadron) – 342.9 Miles

NBA City: New Orleans, Louisiana

G League City: Birmingham, Alabama

Notable Call-Ups: DeAndre’ Bembry, Seth Curry, Donald Sloan

Squadron Fact: The Squadron initially had thought of enjoying within the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida earlier than settling in Birmingham, Alabama.

27. Denver Nuggets (Grand Rapids Gold) – 1,166.8 Miles

NBA City: Denver, Colorado

G League City: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Notable Call-Ups: Nik Stauskas, Bruce Brown, Matt Ryan

Gold Fact: The Gold have been initially purchased and relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan, by the Detroit Pistons.

28. Miami Heat (Sioux Falls Skyforce) – 1,824.6 Miles

NBA City: Miami, Florida

G League City: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Notable Call-Ups: Duncan Robinson, Tyler Johnson, Amir Johnson

Skyforce Fact: Since its inception within the 1989-90 season (Continental Basketball Association), the Skyforce have retained its branding and location – making it the longest-standing group within the G League.

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