Leaky Black News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Plays garbage-time minutes Black closed Tuesday's 130-103 loss to San Antonio with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across eight minutes.

Impact Black soaked up some garbage-time minutes in Tuesday's rout. It was his first appearance of the season, so Black looks to be buried on the rebuilding Kings' depth chart.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not listed as starter Friday Black is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Black had started in Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he's returning to the bench for this preseason finale. He's likely to battle for bench minutes once the regular season starts.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two-way contract The Kings have signed Black to their final two-way contract, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact Black secured a roster spot after making a strong impression during the preseason. The 26-year-old forward most recently recorded 10 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes in Tuesday's exhibition against Portland. The two-way agreement will allow Black to split time between Sacramento and its G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, though his opportunities at the NBA level will likely depend on the team's frontcourt depth and availability.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tar Heels in NBA: Leaky Black starts for Kings, RJ Davis Waived by Spurs Leaky Black is seeking a new start with the Sacramento Kings and got a chance Tuesday to show he...

OCTOBER 14 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Starting against Portland Black will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Trail Blazers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact Black will join Sacramento's first unit with several regular rotation players unavailable. The 26-year-old forward will have an opportunity to showcase his defensive versatility and rebounding ability as he competes for a roster spot.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine points on four shots Black (face) registered nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals over 17 minutes in Saturday's 111-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.

Impact Black exited Thursday's exhibition after getting whacked in the face and did not return, but he was back out there Saturday night and didn't seem any worse for the wear. Black is on a training camp deal with the Kings, so he's not guaranteed a regular-season roster spot.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Thursday Black (face) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 114-110 preseason loss to the Lakers and did not return, finishing with four points (2-2 FG), two rebound...

Impact Black took a shot to the face and appeared to have been poked in the eye. He can be considered questionable for Saturday's exhibition against Golden State until the Kings offer an update on his status.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Walks to locker room Black went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers after appearing to get poked in the eye, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Black grabbed a rebound and looked to get either hit in the face or poked in the eye, resulting in his removal from the exhibition. He was spotted walking slowly to the locker room after exiting. Black can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Signs camp deal with Sacramento Black signed a training camp contract with the Kings on Friday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.

Impact After being waived by the Wizards on July 1, Black will get a chance to compete for a spot on Sacramento's regular-season roster. Over 15 regular-season games (nine starts) for Washington last season, he averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes per showing.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Wizards Black was waived by the Wizards on Wednesday.

Impact Black was signed to a two-way deal with Washington, where he averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 steals across 28.9 minutes in 15 regular-season contests. The 27-year-old, who has spent most of his career in the G League, could draw two-way interest from a few teams throughout the offseason.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Closes out season on low note Black notched zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over nine minutes during Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact After beginning the season with the G League's Capital City Go-Go, Black signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wizards ahead of the All-Star break. The 26-year-old swingman averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes per tilt across 15 games this season, and he'll be a candidate to open next season with the G League.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Black will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Black started the last four games, but he will retreat to the bench for the team's season finale. Black has averaged 8.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.0 assists in 34.8 minutes per contest over his last four appearances, but he could see a reduced role Sunday, considering his exit from the starting five.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Posts strong final line Black amassed 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt), nine rebounds, one block and two steals over 41 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Black nearly recorded his first double-double of the season, and he tied his season high in rebounds with a strong night on the glass. He's been heavily involved in the Washington rotation down the stretch of the regular season, as the club has put more emphasis on developing young talent after being eliminated from the postseason. Black could continue to see opportunities in the Wizards' final two matchups of the campaign, especially if Tre Johnson (foot), Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and Jaden Hardy (back) remain sidelined.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Rob Dillingham scored a career-high 26 points and the Chicago Bulls ended a seven-game skid, pounding the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 129-98

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Tar Heels in pros: Cormac Ryan pours in 21, Davis scores 28, busy 3 days for Leaky Black Cormac Ryan’s NBA career-high of 25 points last week has only made him hungry as ever to prove he...

APRIL 6 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Black is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Nets.

Impact Black is getting the spot-start with Tre Johnson (foot) out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Bub Carrington, Will Riley, Julian Reese and Anthony Gill. Across five starts this season, Black has averaged 9.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.0 steals per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Black (two-way) is listed out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Due to the timing of his signing a two-way deal with the Wizards, Black is eligible to suit up for 15 games at the NBA level. The Wizards choosing to hold Black out against the 76ers in an effort to manage his availability, but because he's been active on nine occasions, he'll be eligible to play in each of the team's final six games of the season after Wednesday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Black (two-way) won't play Monday against the Lakers.

Impact Black will be held out Monday as the Wizards aim to preserve the number of games remaining on his two-way deal. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Wednesday against Philly.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Camara has 23 for the Trail Blazers in 123-88 rout of the Wizards

Toumani Camara scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Washington Wizards 123-88 on Sunday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Sunday Black (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Black popped up on Satuday's injury report as questionable due to right adductor soreness, but he has been given the green light to play in Sunday's contest. He has started in each of the Wizards' last two games and played 40-plus minutes in both of those contests.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Black is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland due to right adductor soreness.

Impact Black is at risk of missing the opening end of Washington's back-to-back set. He's started in each of the Wizards' last two games, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks across 41 minutes.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies six defensive stats Black posted 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 victory over Utah.

Impact Black was a menace on the defensive end, racking up six combined steals and blocks during his season-high 40 minutes. Although Black has been productive, his availability continues to be sporadic at best. He has appeared in three of the past nine games, largely due to what was labeled as an ankle injury. If he can carve out a consistent role for himself down the stretch, he could be worth streaming in when the schedule is a favorable one.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Black is part of the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Black will make his third start of the campaign Wednesday. In his first two appearances as a starter, Black averaged 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 35.0 minutes.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production in return Black (ankle) tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes Sunday in the Wizards' 145-113 loss to the Knicks.

Impact A left ankle sprain had kept Black from playing in each of the Wizards' last four games, but he was able to return to action Sunday to provide a boost to a Washington squad that was without nine players. Black ended up seeing the second-fewest minutes of anybody in the Wizards' nine-man rotation, finishing ahead of only Tristan Vukcevic (15 minutes), who exited the contest early due to back tightness. Washington will get Justin Champagnie back from suspension for Wednesday's game in Utah, and players such as Alex Sarr (toe) and Tre Johnson (foot) could be ready to return and might bump Black out of the rotation as a result. Black has limited availability as it is due to his status as a two-way player; he'll be eligible to play in nine of the Wizards' remaining 11 contests.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Camara has 23 for the Trail Blazers in 123-88 rout of the Wizards