The Toronto Raptors announced today they have assigned rookie forward P.J. Tucker to the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League. Tucker will continue to be included on the Raptors’ roster and will remain on the team’s inactive list. Colorado, who is led by head coach Joe Wolf, has been designated as Toronto’s D-League affiliate for the 2006-07 season.

Tucker, 21, was selected by the Raptors in the second round (35th overall) of the 2006 NBA Draft. He had seen action in 16 games this season, contributing 24 points and 20 rebounds in 71 minutes. He posted career highs of 12 points and nine rebounds December 19 at Phoenix.

Tucker is the second Raptor to be assigned to the D-League. Pape Sow played in 18 games last season with the Arkansas RimRockers, averaging 19.7 points, 11.6 rebounds and 33.2 minutes.

Via Press Release

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