There’s competition for the center spot on the Hornets’ roster and rookie second-rounder Ryan Kalkbrenner is making a strong bid to be part of the rotation, writes Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer (subscription required). The 34th pick of the draft is a seasoned Big East veteran out of Creighton and he’s making a strong impression during training camp. “His basketball IQ … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Kalkbrenner, Miller, Jovic, Middleton
Wizards Sign Leaky Black, Waive Jonathan Pierre
The Wizards have made a minor change to their training camp roster, announcing today (via Twitter) that they’ve signed free agent forward Leaky Black to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived camp invitee Jonathan Pierre. Black, who went undrafted out of North Carolina in 2023, spent his rookie season on a two-way contract with the Hornets, then played last season for the Capital … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Leaky Black, Waive Jonathan Pierre
Wizards Notes: McCollum, Carrington, Whitmore, Kispert
CJ McCollum found a unique way to express the age difference between himself and his new Wizards teammates, writes Bijan Todd of Monumental Sports Network. The 34-year-old guard, who runs a successful winery, noted that many of them aren’t old enough to legally partake of his product. The list includes second-year players Bub Carrington and AJ Johnson, who are both 20, along … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: McCollum, Carrington, Whitmore, Kispert
Wizards Sign Gak To Camp Deal, Waive Gilbert
The Wizards have added Akoldah Gak to their training camp roster on an Exhibit 10 contract and waived Keshon Gilbert, the team’s PR department tweets. Washington’s intention to sign Gak was reported in early August. Gak spent several years playing professionally in his home country of Australia before coming stateside and joining the Mexico City Capitanes in the G League … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Gak To Camp Deal, Waive Gilbert
Southeast Notes: Bane, D. Smith, Hawks, Wizards, Hornets
New Magic swingman Desmond Bane feels good about how he’ll fit alongside star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, telling Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.com that he thinks his skill set “complements those guys very well” and will help “open up the floor for them to attack and do their thing.” Bane also pointed to Orlando’s roster versatility when asked why he’s confident … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bane, D. Smith, Hawks, Wizards, Hornets