The Dallas Mavericks have assigned rookie center A.J. Hammons to the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.
Hammons (7-0, 250) has appeared in three games for Dallas this season. In the Mavericks’ most recent game at Golden State on Nov. 9, Hammons produced nine points (3-5 FGs, 1-1 3FGs, 2-2 FTs) and three rebounds in 6 minutes of action.
A native of Gary, Ind., Hammons played four seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers and earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Big Ten and honorable mention All-America as a senior. In his final season, he averaged 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.1 assists while shooting .592 from the floor.
The Mavericks selected Hammons with the 46th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.
