Kings, Jazz, Nuggets, Thunder Among Teams Making Camp Moves
Sacramento waived Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall while adding Leaky Black on a training camp deal. Utah, Denver, Oklahoma City, Chicago, and Detroit also made minor roster moves. Black's contract likely includes Exhibit 10 terms tied to a G League bonus.
Sacramento cut Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall while adding Leaky Black, a former Hornets and Wizards forward. Black, a North Carolina native, played five college seasons at UNC and had been unsigned since Washington released him in July. His expected Exhibit 10 deal could pay up to $91K if he is cut before the season and spends at least 60 days with Stockton in the G League. It may also convert to a two-way spot; Sacramento has one open.
Utah added Jaelen House and Jonas Aidoo. Denver signed Coleman Hawkins, Dane Goodwin, and Emanuel Miller. Oklahoma City added Andrew Holifield, Robert McCray, and Zhaire Smith. Chicago waived Houston Mallette, while Detroit signed and waived Romeo Weems.
These minor moves may matter most to players on the roster fringe, their families, and G League communities. A training camp invite or Exhibit 10 bonus could provide financial stability and a path to a two-way NBA role. Fans in Sacramento, Utah, Denver, Oklahoma City, Chicago, and Detroit may see new faces in preseason, though regular-season impact is likely limited. The broader basketball ecosystem could benefit from more player development opportunities.