ROSTER MOVES<\/strong><\/p>\nTwo weeks ago the Austin Spurs traded forward Jarell Eddie to the Windy City Bulls in exchange for forward Hollis Thompson.<\/p>\n
As Eddie\u00a0entered his third season in\u00a0the Development League, the forward seemed poised to make a permanent jump to the NBA. Though his time last season with the Washington Wizards failed to produce another contract, his previous body of work in Austin had Eddie listed atop the Prospect Watch list to begin this season.<\/p>\n
Eddie’s protean role fostered early season struggles, as the former Virginia Tech product failed to recapture his instant offense and sharpshooting abilities that were on display in previous seasons. As a result, once the Windy City Bulls claimed Thompson off of waivers, he was immediately shipped to Austin in a trade that benefited both teams.<\/p>\n
Undrafted out of Georgetown in 2012, Thompson latched on with the Oklahoma City Thunder, before being waived and winding up in the Development League. After a season honing his skills, Thompson managed to secure a spot on the 2013 San Antonio Spurs Summer League roster, before joining the Philadelphia 76ers.<\/p>\n
For his NBA career, Thompson averaged 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He also shot 42 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n
So far for Austin, he’s averaging 17.0 points and 5.4 rebounds, with a .500\/.484\/.810 shooting split through six games.<\/p>\n
Thompson’s addition gives the Spurs a more versatile frontcourt, as the 6-foot-8 guard is more of a natural power forward than Eddie. His rebounding and slashing ability gives the Spurs a missing penetration element, while maintaining their lineup fluidity and shooting potential.<\/p>\n
UP NEXT<\/strong><\/p>\nWith the All-Star break already upon us in the Development League, the Austin Spurs have the next 10 days off to get rested and reloaded for a second half stretch run. When action resumes, the Spurs will have a six\u00a0game home stand, including one game at the AT&T Center in March.<\/p>\n
You can catch the first game back on Feb. 23 against the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. CST from the HEB Center at Cedar Park with the game being broadcast on Facebook Live and Fox Sports Southwest.<\/p>\n
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