Mar 27, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Harry Giles III (20) shoots for three during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Charlotte Hornets Officially Sign Recent Lakers Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Sep 28, 2024 3:53 PM ET

The Charlotte Hornets will play their first preseason game on October 6 when they host the New York Knicks in North Carolina.

Ahead of media day and training camp, teams around the league have been finalizing their rosters.

On Saturday, the Hornets announced that they have signed Harry Giles.

Via Hornets PR: "Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has signed center Harry Giles III, guard RaeQuan Battle and guard Jaylen Sims. In corresponding moves, the team waived center Joel Soriano, Battle and Sims."

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We have signed Harry Giles III, RaeQuan Battle, & Jaylen Sims.

In corresponding moves, we have waived Joel Soriano, Battle, & Sims.

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— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 28, 2024

Giles finished last season with averages of 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field in 23 games for the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets.

The 26-year-old was initially the 20th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Duke.

He has also spent time with the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings over four seasons.

His career averages are 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 50.8% from the field and 24.4% from the three-point range in 165 games.

Via Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer on September 22: "#Hornets have agreed to a deal with Harry Giles, league sources confirm. Hornets could use another big man and he'll be in the mix when camp begins in just over a week."

#Hornets have agreed to a deal with Harry Giles, league sources confirm. Hornets could use another big man and he'll be in the mix when camp begins in just over a week.
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) September 22, 2024