Nets Send Shengelia and Taylor To D-League

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The Nets have sent Tornike Shengelia and Tyshawn Taylor to their D-League affiliate the Springfield Armor today.

This is not a surprising move as they both will not see any time with the big club in the near future so it is best to let them play and get better with the Armor.

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BROOKLYN—The Brooklyn Nets have assigned forward Tornike Shengelia and guard Tyshawn Taylor to the Springfield Armor of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by General Manager Billy King.

Shengelia appeared in 19 games last season with the Nets, averaging 1.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 4.9 minutes per game. In 10 games for the Armor last season, Shengelia held D-League averages of 24.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals per game. He has not appeared in a game with the Nets this season.

Taylor appeared in 38 games last season with the Nets, averaging 2.2 points in 5.8 minutes per game. Taylor averaged 24.6 points, 7.5 assists and 4.1 rebounds in eight D-League appearances last season. He has not appeared in a game with the Nets this season.

Both players will join the team tomorrow for the start of Springfield’s training camp.[/quote_box]

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