The Washington Wizards have dipped into the NBA alum pool in the G-League twice in the same week. First, they waived Jonathan Pierre to make room for Leaky Black, who played for the Capital City Go-Go last season.
The Wizards have signed Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced (via Twitter). Forward Akoldah Gak was waived to make room on the training camp roster.
Free agent big man Skal Labissiere has agreed to a deal with the Washington Wizards, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. With 15 players already under guaranteed contracts, Labissiere is expected to join the team on a training camp deal.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Skal Labissiere most recently played in the NBA during the 2019-20 season when he was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. That year, he averaged 5.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 55.1% from the field and 23.1% from the three-point range in 33 games (one start).
The Kings have agreed to sign big man Skal Labissiere to a 10-day contract, agent Daniel Hazan tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 28th overall
With Domantas Sabonis sidelined for at least a week, the Sacramento Kings bolstered their frontcourt by bringing back a familiar face. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the team signed Skal Labissiere to a 10-day contract to add depth at center.
With Domantas Sabonis set to miss at least a week of action, the Sacramento Kings signed a familiar face for additional depth at the center position, as ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Kings signed Skal Labissiere to a 10-day contract.
The Remix drop to 1-1 in the G League regular season. Guard Bryce McGowens and the Rip City Remix lost a close duel with former Portland Trail Blazers forward Skal Labissiere and the Stockton Kings at the Chiles Center Sunday afternoon.
Some journeys to the NBA are more dramatic than others and it would be tough to challenge the astonishing story of Skal Labissiere’s journey to the top.
Skal Labissiere most recently played in the NBA during the 2019-20 season when he was with the Portland Trail Blazers. He finished that year with averages of 5.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 55.1% from the field and 23.1% from the three-point range in 33 games (one start).
SEPTEMBER 26: The agreement is now official, Sacramento has announced. AUGUST 14: Skal Labissiere will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with Sacramento and play for the Stockton Kings this season, according to Sean Cunningham of KTXL in Sacramento (Twitter link).
The Sacramento Kings added All-Star-caliber swingman DeMar DeRozan to their core which already features De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and Keegan Murray.
Veteran NBA power forward/center Skal Labissiere has agreed to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with the Sacramento Kings, but with their NBAGL affiliate squad, the Stockton Kings, according to Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 KTXL Sacramento.
According to Sean Cunningham of FOX40 News, former first-round pick Skal Labissiere will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Sacramento Kings. An Exhibit 10 attachment allows teams to convert a player’s one-year minimum contract into a two-way contract before the start of the season.
Skal Labissiere will sign an Exhibit 10 contract and play for the Stockton Kings this season, according to Sean Cunningham of KTXL in Sacramento (Twitter link).