Leaky Black News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Questionable for Monday Black (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Black's status for Monday is up in the air after he sat out Saturday's G League contest with the Capital City Go-Go due to a left ankle injury. He recently signed a two-way deal with Washington and made an impact in his Wizards debut on Feb. 26, with four points (2-3 FG), seven rebounds, and two blocks across 30 minutes of action.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Black (two-way) is listed out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact After signing last week with Washington on a two-year, two-way deal, Black made his Wizards debut in the team's most recent game Thursday, logging four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks over 30 minutes in a 126-96 loss to the Hawks. Black is eligible to play in only 14 of Washington's remaining 24 contests, so the Wizards will opt to preserve some of his eligibility by holding him out Saturday. Most of his minutes will likely be absorbed by Kyshawn George (knee), who is set to return to action after missing Thursday's contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leak Black Signs Two-Way Deal With Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards signed former UNC guard Leaky Black to a two-way contract Saturday. Black...

FEBRUARY 22 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Gets two-way deal with Washington The Wizards signed Black to a two-way contract Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Black has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the G League with the Capital City Go-Go, where he is averaging 10.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.8 steals over 35.4 minutes per game. He last saw regular-season action with the Hornets in 2023-24, when he appeared in 26 regular-season games (three starts) and averaged 2.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 10.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leaky Black Waived By Washington Wizards Former North Carolina forward Leaky Black was waived by the Washington Wizards on Monday. Black...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Cut loose by Wizards The Wizards waived Black on Monday.

Impact Black will now likely report to the G League's Capital City Go-Go. Across 33 G League regular-season outings for Capital City last year, the 26-year-old forward averaged 8.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs Exhibit 10 deal with Wizards The Wizards signed Black to an Exhibit 10 contract Thursday.

Impact After spending the 2024-25 season with the G League's Capital City Go-Go, Black will now have the opportunity to compete for a two-way roster spot with the Wizards. Over 33 G League regular-season contests last year, the 26-year-old forward averaged 8.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records SL double-double Black contributed 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 86-76 Summer League loss to the Jazz.

Impact Black didn't shoot particularly well Wednesday but filled up the stat sheet, most notably grabbing 11 rebounds and swatting four shots. He spent the 2024-25 season with the Wizards' G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, and hasn't appeared in an NBA regular-season game since suiting up for the Hornets during the 2023-24 campaign.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Washington The Wizards waived Black on Saturday.

Impact Black was always considered a long shot to make the roster, so this is far from a surprising outcome. Black made 26 appearances as a two-way player for the Hornets in 2023-24, averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.9 minutes. He's expected to play in the G League in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Washington for camp Black and the Wizards agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract Wednesday,Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Wizards also agreed to similar deals with Jaylen Nowell and Kira Lewis. Black made 26 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2023-24 before being let go by Charlotte, averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.9 minutes.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Charlotte The Hornets waived Black Thursday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Black made 26 appearances for the Hornets in 2023-24, averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.9 minutes. Now that the 25-year-old forward is set to hit free agency, Charlotte has an open two-way roster spot.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Black (abdomen) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Black will return to action following a one-game absence. He's not a regular part of Charlotte's rotation, so his presence shouldn't have a major impact on fantasy hoops.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Black (abdomen) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Black was unable to play Friday against the Magic and remains day-to-day. Black typically plays limited minutes for Charlotte with an average of 15.0 minutes over his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.

Impact Black was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately be sidelined due to an abdominal strain. The Hornets are getting Miles Bridges (wrist) back after a one-game absence, so Black's absence shouldn't have a major impact.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Black is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic due to an abdominal strain.

Impact Black was a late addition to Charlotte's injury report, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against Orlando. However, since Miles Bridges (wrist) has been cleared to play, it's unlikely Black will be part of the rotation if he's available.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets season high in blocks in loss Black registered four points (2-2 FG), two blocks, one rebound and one assist in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Despite not playing in an NBA game since Feb. 9, the 24-year-old was able to make the most of his return, recording a season high in blocks while going perfect from the field. Black has appeared in 23 contests this season, averaging 2.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 10.1 minutes while shooting 46.3 percent. With the Hornets already looking toward next season, Black is a candidate to receive more playing time if Miles Bridges (wrist) is sidelined any longer.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Charlotte The Hornets transferred Black from the Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.

Impact Black and Amari Bailey have both returned to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. However, neither player is likely to factor into Charlotte's rotation.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club Charlotte recalled Black from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.

Impact The Hornets will be shorthanded Sunday versus Toronto, as Cody Martin (ankle) and Seth Curry (ankle) join a growing injury report in Charlotte. Black could see some rare rotation minutes as a result.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Saturday Black is not starting in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Black started in each of the Hornets' last three games but struggled to make an impact, averaging 3.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 23.0 minutes per game in those outings. Tre Mann will take his place in the starting unit, featuring alongside Cody Martin, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Nick Richards.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in first start Black logged two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes during Monday's 124-118 loss to the Lakers.

Impact This was the first start of Black's career, but he failed to make the most of it. The Hornets are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline, and they are dealing with injuries across the roster, so Black will almost certainly get more opportunities going forward.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UNC Product Leaky Black Draws First NBA Start Leaky Black, an undrafted UNC basketball talent, has seen a usage bump since once coming up clutch for the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will start Monday Black will make his first career start against the Lakers on Monday, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact The Hornets continue to shuffle their starting lineup while dealing with numerous injuries. Black hasn't played more than 20 minutes in a game this season and has scored in double figures just once.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in, knocks down Black chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 18 minutes during Friday's 126-106 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Black has compiled just 130 minutes of action across 18 appearances for the Hornets in total this season, but the 3&D wing looked the part Friday. A five-year collegiate player at North Carolina, Black shot 32.6 percent on 2.6 threes per game in his final campaign, so a larger sample size is needed to determine his offensive viability.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks in rotation Saturday Black closed Saturday's 134-122 loss to the Jazz with three points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) over seven minutes.

Impact Black played seven minutes in the loss, seeing action for the fourth straight game. Despite having cracked the rotation in recent times, Black has struggled to have any sort of tangible impact, especially in terms of fantasy numbers. Simply put, there is no reason to consider him a viable fantasy asset.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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