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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 

Talk ‘N Text are bringing in 6-foot-11 Keith Benson, a second-round draft choice by the Atlanta Hawks in 2011. Keith Benson started his pro career in Italy with Sassari who waived him after a few weeks of Serie A. Sportando

Philippines, Keith Benson 

The Hawks released forward/center Keith Benson and guard Isma’il Muhammad Thursday, trimming their training camp roster to 17 players. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Keith Benson, Training Camp, Isma'il Muhammad 

The Atlanta Hawks today announced their 2012 training camp roster, which tips off Monday with Media Day activities at 2:45 p.m. on the Philips Arena practice court. With the additions of James Anderson, Keith Benson, Damion James, Carldell “Squeaky” Johnson and Anthony Tolliver, the team currently has an 18-man camp roster. NBA.com

Atlanta Hawks, Damion James, Anthony Tolliver, James Anderson, Keith Benson, Carldell Johnson, Training Camp 

Marcus Thompson: C Keith Benson will not be signed to a second 10 day contract, per Warriors official Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Keith Benson 

Daniel Peters: After @SFSkyforce win over @BakersfieldJam, the Golden State Warriors call up Keith Benson @RealKito Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Keith Benson 

The latest players to sign with the NBA's official minor league are on opposite sides when it comes to living up to the 'development' portion of the league's name as rookie Keith Benson and NBA veteran Marcus Banks both signed contracts on Tuesday, according to a league source. Ridiculous Upside

Marcus Banks, Keith Benson 

Alex Kennedy: The Atlanta Hawks have waived Keith Benson, according to press release. Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Keith Benson 

Michael Cunningham: #Hawks draft pick Keith Benson released by Italian club Dinamo. Benson's camp describes as "mutual parting of ways" Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Lockout, Italy, Keith Benson 

Emiliano Carchia: OFFICIAL: Hawks Draftee Keith Benson leaves Dinamo Sassari who replaces him with former NBA player Steven Hunter Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Draft, Lockout, Italy, Steven Hunter, Keith Benson 

Steven Hunter will play the season in Italy with Dinamo Sassari. The big man who has played 400 games in the NBA averaging 4.5ppg and 3.2rpg passed the tryout period with the Italian team and will be signed next week for the entire year. Hunter, who took last season off, will be replacing Keith Benson, a rookie selected by Atlanta Hawks in 2011 NBA Draft in the second round. 'Kito' will play his last game with Banco di Sardegna in the weekend against Emporio Armani Milano and then will be waived by the club. Sportando

Atlanta Hawks, Lockout, Italy, Steven Hunter, Keith Benson 

Dinamo Sassari denied that Keith Benson is on the verge of being waived by the team. The big man, drafted by Atlanta Hawks in the 2011 NBA draft, had his first good performance in Serie in the win against Vanoli Cremona. Benson finished the game with 8 points, 13 rebounds and 12 of index rating. Sportando

Atlanta Hawks, Lockout, Italy, Keith Benson 

After two games in Serie A, Keith Benson is near being waived by Dinamo Sassari. The big man selected by Atlanta Hawks in the 2011 NBA draft with the 48th overall pick did not impress the coaching staff with his performances. Benson is averaging 6ppg and 4rpg for 3.5 of ranking in the two matches he has played. Sportando

Atlanta Hawks, Lockout, Italy, Keith Benson 

Emiliano Carchia: Not official yet but Hawks draftee Keith Benson is out of Dinamo Sassari. He might play 1more game coz they don't have replacement yet. Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Lockout, Italy, Keith Benson, Dinamo Sassari 

Keith Benson, the Hawks’ second-round draft pick in June, has signed to to play for Sassari in the top Italian league. Benson’s mother, Janice Hale, said Benson’s contract includes an opt-out clause that would allow him to return to Atlanta if/when the NBA lockout ends. “Keith feels that having an opportunity to play professionally during the lockout will enable him to maintain his conditioning and prepare him for the Atlanta Hawks training camp when the lockout ends,” Hale wrote in an e-mail. “He has received numerous offers to play in Europe and Asia. In fact, there were offers that were close to double the offer he accepted. Many of the teams that offered him wanted to build their teams around him as the starting center and would not provide the opt out clause. He agreed to play for Sassari because they were willing to include the opt out clause in his contract.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Italy, Keith Benson, Sassari 

Keith Benson: I'm going to be playing in Italy for Dinamo Sassari during the NBA lockout this season! Twitter

Lockout, Italy, Keith Benson 

Dinamo Sassari signed for the coming season Keith Benson selected by Hawks in the 2011 NBA draft (48th pick). Soon the link Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Draft, Lockout, Italy, Keith Benson 

Ryan Feldman: Source at Minnesota draft workout today: Enes Kanter way too strong for Keith Benson, but nobody really stood out. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Draft, Enes Kanter, Keith Benson 

Ryan Feldman: Along with Enes Kanter tomorrow morning, the Timberwolves will also work out Alec Burks, Isaiah Thomas, Keith Benson and Malcolm Delaney. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Draft, Enes Kanter, Alec Burks, Isaiah Thomas, Keith Benson 

Frank Madden: Looks like Bucks working out Keith Benson, Gary McGhee, Paul Carter, Pooh Williams, Vlad Moldoveanu, and Bryquis Perine on Friday. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Draft, Keith Benson