When does the Grand Rapids gold start the 2022-23 season?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Gold announced its full 2022-23 season schedule Thursday. The Gold, which is an NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, will start their season on November 5 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They will return home to Van Andel Arena on November 10 to take on in-state rival, Motor City Cruise.
Who are the Grand Rapids gold?
The Grand Rapids Gold are a member of the NBA G League and affiliated with the Denver Nuggets. The organization is committed to providing an elite level of basketball to the West Michigan community, while also investing in and contributing to the West Michigan community. The team is owned by SSJ Group LLC.
When does the Gold’s season start?
The Gold will start their season on November 5 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and return to their home court November 10 to take on their in-state rival, Motor City Cruise. The Gold’s home opener on November 10 will be the team’s debut in their new home arena, Van Andel Arena. “Our team is ready to get this season started in our new home arena.
Where do the Grand Rapids Gold play?
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids Gold / Location
Who owns the Grand Rapids Gold?
Steve JbaraSteve Jbara is the founder and president of the Grand Rapids Gold, the Denver Nuggets' affiliate in the NBA G-League (formerly the Development League).
Who is the coach of the Grand Rapids Gold?
Andre MillerGrand Rapids Gold / Head coachDENVER, September 22, 2022 – It was announced today that the Denver Nuggets G League affiliate the Grand Rapids Gold has hired Andre Miller as their new Head Coach.
How many G League teams are there?
NBA G LeagueCurrent season, competition or edition: 2022–23 NBA G League seasonNo. of teams30CountriesUnited States (28 teams) Canada (1 team) Mexico (1 team)ContinentsNorth AmericaMost recent champion(s)Rio Grande Valley Vipers (4 titles)10 more rows
What is G league salary?
Average NBA G League salary The G championship player's average annual wage is $37,000. Most 10-day contracts are signed for a prorated part of the stage's minimum pay, which implies that most 10-day contract ballers make double their yearly G championship salary in just 10 days in the main stage.
Why is Grand Rapids Gold in Michigan?
On April 15, 2014, it was announced that the SSJ Group purchased the Springfield Armor and would relocate the team to Grand Rapids, Michigan for the 2014–15 season. The Grand Rapids franchise would be locally owned and established a single-franchise "hybrid" affiliation with the Detroit Pistons.
What happened to the Grand Rapids Drive?
The Cruise will relocate to Detroit and play in a new arena on the campus of Wayne State University beginning with the 2021-22 season. The Drive will remain in Grand Rapids and plan to pursue a new affiliation, which could be announced before the start of the next season, which is scheduled to begin in the fall.
What sports teams are in Grand Rapids Michigan?
Grand Rapids GriffinsGrand Rapids GoldGrand RapidsGrand Rapids FCGrand Rapids ChicksGrand Rapids RampageGrand Rapids/Clubs and Teams
What is the Denver Nuggets roster?
Nikola JokićCenterJamal MurrayPoint guardNah'Shon HylandPoint guardMichael Porter Jr.Power forwardChristian BraunSmall forwardBruce Brown Jr.Power forwardDenver Nuggets/Players
What does G in G League stand for?
Beginning next season, the NBA Development League will be renamed the NBA Gatorade League. Welcome to the NBA G-League! Watch on Twitter.
How do G League players get called up?
Call-Ups are when a player on a G League contract is signed by an NBA team. G League-contracted players can be signed to two-way deals, 10-day contracts, or standard NBA contracts.
Why is it called G League?
Recently, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft—Jalen Green—shocked basketball fans around the world. Green, like other 18-year-old superstars who are graduating high school, decided how he would spend his final year before becoming NBA draft-eligible.
Why did the Grand Rapids drive change their name?
The change comes as the team recently became the NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets. The name pays homage to Colorado's mining history. “This new affiliation and corresponding name change is one of the biggest moves we've made as a franchise,” said Steve Jbara, president of the Grand Rapids Gold.
What happened to the Grand Rapids Drive?
The Cruise will relocate to Detroit and play in a new arena on the campus of Wayne State University beginning with the 2021-22 season. The Drive will remain in Grand Rapids and plan to pursue a new affiliation, which could be announced before the start of the next season, which is scheduled to begin in the fall.
Who is the Pistons G League team?
Motor City CruiseMotor City CruiseHead coachDJ BakkerOwnershipDetroit PistonsAffiliation(s)Detroit PistonsChampionshipsABA: 1 (2004) D-League/G League: 011 more rows
What sports teams are in Grand Rapids Michigan?
Grand Rapids GriffinsGrand Rapids GoldGrand RapidsGrand Rapids FCGrand Rapids ChicksGrand Rapids RampageGrand Rapids/Clubs and Teams