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Swift comes full circle, returning to play for Jam

Robert Swift spent countless hours honing his skills on the basketball courts of Bakersfield. A two-time Californian All-Area Player of the Year at Garces and Bakersfield high schools, Swift was one of the few phenoms to make the leap from preps to the NBA.
Clippers join Warriors as D-League affiliates of Jam

The new rendition of the Bakersfield Jam wants no part of long-distance relationships.
Roth won't return to Jam bench

Bakersfield Jam coach Scott Roth will not be back for another season, team minority owner David Higdon confirmed Monday.
Jam lands French star at No. 4

The Jam coaching staff looked halfway around the world for the team's first-round pick at Thursday's D-League Draft.
2 ex-Jam players make NBA rosters

Two former Bakersfield Jam players have secured spots on NBA rosters. Derrick Byars, a Jam player last season, made the Chicago Bulls roster, while Patrick O'Bryant, a Jam member two seasons ago, made the Toronto Raptors' roster.
Oct. 17 high school roundup

Cross country
Jam notebook: Assistant coaches bring NBA experience

Mark Strickland and Greg Minor, who have combined for 15 years as NBA players, were announced Tuesday as assistant coaches for the Bakersfield Jam.
Whirlwind month for new coach

Will Voigt spent Tuesday getting acquainted with some of the Bakersfield Jam boosters. He figures he's got a little time before his hectic season begins.
Jam on the road to open season

The Bakersfield Jam will open its NBA Development League season on Friday, Nov. 27, when it travels to play the Albuquerque (N.M.) Thunderbirds.
Votes are in: Jam names next coach

Voigt to guide D-League franchise despite no NBA experience
Next Jam coach will be 'chosen' one

The owners of the Bakersfield Jam didn't take long in finding a suitable coach to lead the team into its new era.
Roth to coach, Johnson to play on D-League all-star squad

Former Bakersfield Jam coach Scott Roth is getting a chance to coach against NBA competition.
Ross Priest: Jam's return to come at a premium

Stan Ellis wasted little time Friday morning. The local businessman looked at his watch, stepped to the podium and started his meeting just a few seconds past 11 a.m. Three speakers and approximately 5 minutes later, it was announced the Bakersfield Jam is returning for another season.
The Jam is not toast, afterall

Remember the Bakersfield Jam?
Bakersfield Jam close up shop

Empty seats, not economy, blamed as Jam calls it quits
Kruger, a nightmare for Jam

Utah point guard scores game-high 23; Bakersfield falls flat in second half
Jam needs to regain early-season form

Will the real Bakersfield Jam please stand up?
Cleaves no stranger to playoff format

The NBA's D-League is trying to bring March Madness to April with its do-or-die playoff format.
Utah selects Jam as opponent in playoffs

The Bakersfield Jam won't have to do the impossible when it plays the second-seeded Utah Flash in a single-elimination playoff game 6 p.m. Wednesday, just the improbable.
Jam earns playoff berth despite loss

BOISE, Idaho -- The Bakersfield Jam figured it was cornered, that its final regular-season game Friday against the Idaho Stampede was a must-win situation. Even Vance Palm, the team's vice president of communications, said as much.