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Teams have until April 17 to sign players who will be eligible for the first round of the postseason. Here are some of the top D-League players at each position, who could be called up at some point in the next month. GUARDS: Delonte West, Dominique Jones, Lester Hudson, Kris Joseph, Josh Selby, Courtney Fortson, Jerel McNeal, Andrew Goudelock, Christian Eyenga, Lazar Hayward, Justin Dentmon, Chris Roberts, Ben Uzoh, Sean Singletary, Ron Howard, Darington Hobson. FORWARDS: D.J. Kennedy, Samardo Samuels, Demetris Nichols, Willie Reed, Rick Jackson, Arinze Onuaku, Rasual Butler, Damion James, Luke Harangody, Micah Downs, JaMychal Green, James Mays. CENTERS: Jerome Jordan, Hassan Whiteside, Vernon Macklin, Hilton Armstrong, Keith Benson, Brian Butch, Mickell Gladness, Solomon Alabi, Jarrid Famous, Augustus Gilchrist. Sulia

Delonte West, Damion James, Hassan Whiteside, Solomon Alabi, Dominique Jones, Darington Hobson, Rasual Butler, Lester Hudson, Jerome Jordan, Brian Butch, Hilton Armstrong, Christian Eyenga, Samardo Samuels, Luke Harangody, Ben Uzoh, Mickell Gladness, Jerel McNeal, Rick Jackson, Keith Benson, Kris Joseph, Augustus Gilchrist, JaMychal Green, Josh Selby, Andrew Goudelock, Vernon Macklin, Lazar Hayward, Willie Reed, Courtney Fortson, Justin Dentmon, Micah Downs 

Marc Stein: Hearing more NBA names bound for D-League to get back on radar: Hilton Armstrong to Santa Cruz, Josh Boone to Iowa & Rasual Butler to Tulsa Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Rasual Butler, D-League, Hilton Armstrong, Josh Boone 

According to Eurohoops.net sources, Armstrong will be paid 450.000 US dollars net and PAO, as it is customary in Europe, will take care of the taxes, meaning that the final cost of his contract will be almost the double. Players like Lou Amundson and Anthony Tolliver, who were also on the radar of the team, wanted an annual salary of one million dollars net. EuroHoops.net

Hilton Armstrong, Panathinaikos, Greece 

Seeking to fill the lone remaining hole on their roster — a backup center behind Brook Lopez — the Nets could give Eddy Curry a second-chance in New York. Curry, along with Hilton Armstrong, worked out for the Nets Wednesday, according to Yahoo! Sports. Curry, the much maligned former Knick, spent last season with the Heat, playing 14 games and averaging 2.1 points while riding the coattails of LeBron James to his first NBA title. New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Hilton Armstrong 

Hilon Armstrong: Good Morning everyone. Just wanted to share some good news. I will be plays for Panathinaikos, a Great team in Greece! Twitter

Hilton Armstrong, Panathinaikos, Greece 

Marc J. Spears: Nets working out FA Cs Eddy Curry & Hilton Armstrong today & seeking vet C & SF. Billy King looking for next Gerald Green diamond in rough. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Hilton Armstrong 

Panathinaikos is on the market looking for a player. The last name circulated around the Greens is Hilton Armstrong. The American big man spent in 2011-12 his first season overseas with ASVEL averaging 10.2ppg and 5.5rpg in Eurocup and 11.1ppg and 7.2rpg in Pro A. Sportando

Free Agency, Hilton Armstrong, Panathinaikos, Greece 

Real Madrid is interested in Hilton Armstrong. TuBasket.com

Real Madrid, Hilton Armstrong, Spain 

The Clippers reportedly had interest in free agent Darko Milicic and still could bring in veteran center Hilton Armstrong to training camp. Armstrong is currently playing for the Clippers’ summer league team. Orange County Register

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Summer League, Hilton Armstrong 

In 2006, Hilton Armstrong was the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft, selected by the Hornets out of UConn. The Sonics (Thunder) and Wizards were two other teams Armstrong knew were interested in him at the time. And there was another team, drafting far later, that had him on its radar: the Nets. “I didn’t know that,” the 6-foot-11 Armstrong said yesterday after the completion of the Nets’ three-day mini-camp for free agents. “I hope that’s a harbinger for some good things. It would be real nice to play here. I’d be real happy.” New York Post

Free Agency, Hilton Armstrong 

Fred Kerber: Hilton Armstrong at #Nets camp sed playing in France was great even if not NBA. "I loved it, my wife loved it, my daughter learned French" Twitter

Free Agency, Hilton Armstrong, France 

Andy Vasquez: Other interesting names at Nets FA minicamp: Julian Wright, Hilton Armstrong, Ben Hansbrough (bro of Tyler), Taylor Griffin (bro of Blake). Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Julian Wright, Hilton Armstrong, Taylor Griffin, Ben Hansbrough 

Emiliano Carchia: Former NBA player now in ASVEL, Hilton Armstrong denied that he was back to the States having a workout with Los Angeles Clippers. 'I was not in the States during my vacation time. Some friends came to Lyon and I have been here for Christmas' Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Hilton Armstrong, France 

The Clippers, in search of more depth for their front court, worked out several big men Monday at the team’s practice facility. They had in 7-footer D.J. Mbenga, 6-11 Hilton Armstrong, 6-10 Solomon Jones and 6-11 Dan Gadzuric. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Dan Gadzuric, Hilton Armstrong, Solomon Jones 

After Jamie Skeen, ASVEL made official the signing of former NBA player Hilton Armstrong for one season. Selected in the 2006 NBA draft with the 12th overall pick by New Orleans Hornets, the forward-center has spent the season 2010-11 with Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks with whom he has played 19 games averaging 1.1ppg and 1.3rpg. Armstrong has played 277 games in the NBA during his career Sportando

Hilton Armstrong, France, Jamie Skeen 

ASVEL announced via website the signing of rookie Jamie Skeen. The player comes from Virginia Commonwealth with whom he scored 15.7ppg and pulled down 7.3rpg in the 39 games played in his senior year in NCAA. Sportando

Hilton Armstrong, France, Jamie Skeen 

Alex Kennedy: The trade has been completed. Hinrich and Armstrong for Bibby, Evans, Crawford and a first-round pick. Players have been informed of deal. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Kirk Hinrich, Hilton Armstrong, Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans 

Marc J. Spears: Wiz agree 2 trade G Kirk Hinrich & C Hilton Armstrong to ATL for G Mike Bibby, F Mo Evans, G Jordan Crawford & a No. 1 pick, sources tell Y! Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Kirk Hinrich, Hilton Armstrong, Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans 

The Atlanta Hawks are not standing pat as the NBA trade deadline approaches, with a deal close to finalization, pending league approval, that will send point guard Mike Bibby, rookie guard Jordan Crawford, swingman Mo Evans and a first-round draft pick to the Washington Wizards. The Hawks will get guard Kirk Hinrich and forward-center Hilton Armstrong. Hinrich is a veteran NBA point guard from Kansas, who began his career with the Chicago Bulls. Armstrong, a 6-foot-11 forward-center, has played with New Orleans, Sacramento and Houston as well as the Wizards. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Kirk Hinrich, Hilton Armstrong, Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans 

Brett Pollakoff: Just spoke to Hawks head coach Larry Drew. Trade "pending," he "hopes it goes through." Bibby, Evans, Jordan Crawford being held out. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Trade, Kirk Hinrich, Hilton Armstrong, Mike Bibby, Larry Drew, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans