According to Scott Schroeder over at Ridiculous Upside, the Pistons have dipped into the D-League, calling up ... wait for it ... point guard Walker Russell from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants:
Russell is no stranger to the Pistons organization as he spent training camp with them this season, but it's been a long time coming for the 6-foot point guard as this his first in-season NBA opportunity after spending parts of five seasons -- dating back to 2006 -- in the D-League.
The former Jacksonville State standout has had a terrific year thus far as he's dished more than 12 assists five times on his way to averages of 16 points and 9.9 assists. His best game came at perhaps the most important time, too, as he scored 19 points and dished 19 assists at last week's NBA D-League Showcase in Reno, Nev., as scouts from all 30 NBA teams were in attendance.
Rotoworld adds Russell is "known for having good basketball smarts and pick-and-roll execution, but his lack of size and perimeter skills have held him back." Sound familiar?
Vincent Goodwill confirmed the report on Twitter, hinting that this is probably a sign that Will Bynum is not very healthy, although it's been said he was targeting a Friday return.
Thanks to Kriz for posting in the FanShots