Leaky Black Waived By Charlotte Hornets

Posted Aug 1, 2024
The Charlotte Hornets waived former Tar Heel forward Leaky Black on Thursday, ending his tenure with the franchise after one season. Initially signed to a two-way deal as an undrafted free agent following his final year at North Carolina, Black appeared in 26 games, starting three, and averaged 2.7 points, 1.8 rebounds in 10.9 minutes per game. (Yahoo! Sports)

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