Jimmy Binnie D league

Was looking up flyers in the nba / d league over time and saw that Jimmy played for the Dakota Wizards. Does that mean he essentially had a contract via the Washington Wizards? Do they make a decent signing bonus like in baseball/minors?

Wish the d league was around when guys like Negele Knight, Wes Coffee, and Dave Colbert were around. Could if played in those leagues and made some good $

Jimmy was a solid player. Tough as nails. Hope we recruit some guys like that again. Binnie& Cripee were all heart