The Hornets have agreed to sign Harry Giles to a one-year contract, agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports tells Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Giles will be given an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in training camp, Charania adds. Giles was once considered one of the top prospects in the country, but his career has been plagued by knee injuries. He won a … [Read more...] about Harry Giles To Sign One-Year Deal With Hornets
Hornets Notes: Simpson, Diabate, Green, Salaun
The Hornets will have a few roster questions to work out in training camp, but it appears two-way players KJ Simpson and Moussa Diabate are already destined to start the season in the G League. General manager Jeff Peterson addressed that topic at a recent press conference to announce the hiring of DJ Bakker as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm, according to Schuyler Callihan … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Simpson, Diabate, Green, Salaun
Offseason Observations: Exhibit 10 Terms, Okoro, Current FAs, Stretch Provision
With the start of most NBA training camps just 11 days away (and even sooner than that for the Celtics and Nuggets), the 2024 offseason is nearing its end. Before we put a bow on the summer of 2024, we have one more installment of our "Offseason Observations" to share today, following up on similar articles published in July and August. Here are some of the under-the-radar cap- … [Read more...] about Offseason Observations: Exhibit 10 Terms, Okoro, Current FAs, Stretch Provision
And-Ones: Fitts, Gilyard, NBA Schedule, Flagg, Swarm Staff
In an NBA G League swap, the Memphis Hustle acquired a 2025 first-round pick and the returning player rights to forward Malik Fitts from the Cleveland Charge, the Grizzlies’ G League team tweets. The Charge, the Cavaliers’ affiliate, received the returning player rights to guard Jacob Gilyard. Fitts has appeared in 18 NBA games, most recently in eight contests with Boston … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Fitts, Gilyard, NBA Schedule, Flagg, Swarm Staff
Checking In On Early 2024/25 Roster Battles
Each year, a handful of teams prefer to bring in players to battle it out for the last remaining spots on a given roster. Let’s take a look at a few training camp battles that are already brewing ahead of October. Chicago Bulls The Bulls have been busy in recent weeks, filling out their training camp roster with proven talent. The Bulls have 15 players on standard contracts, … [Read more...] about Checking In On Early 2024/25 Roster Battles