Harry Giles played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers last year.
The former Duke University forward finished the season appearing in 23 games and averaging 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds per game while shooting 46.0 percent from the field.
During the offseason, he was a free agent eligible to sign with any team in the league.
on sunday, The Athletic's Shams Charania Giles is reportedly set to sign with the Charlotte Hornets.
Via Charania: “Free agent center Harry Giles has agreed to a one-year contract with the Charlotte Hornets, according to his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management. AthleticThe Duke University graduate and North Carolina native returned to his hometown for a chance to compete for a spot with the Hornets.
Free agent center Harry Giles has agreed to a one-year contract with the Charlotte Hornets, according to his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management. AthleticThe Duke University graduate and North Carolina native returned to his hometown for a chance to compete for a spot with the Hornets. pic.twitter.com/qAGnePDZPL
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 22, 2024
Several NBA players responded on social media.
Jayson Tatum posted the news on his Instagram Story.
Jayson Tatum's IG Story / September 22
Lonnie Walker posted an Instagram Story with the message:
Walker: “@hgiiizzle totally deserves it!!! I'm excited for you guys.”
Lonnie Walker's IG Story / September 22nd
Willie Cauley-Stein commented on Daniel Hazan's Instagram post: “Back to the tough crib.”
Willie Cauley-Stein's comments / September 22
Giles was the 20th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after one season at Duke University.
In addition to the Nets and Lakers, he also had stints with the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers.
Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn talks with forward Harry Giles III (14) during the first half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA on January 19, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee Imagine Images / Kirby Lee Imagine Images
His longest tenure was with Sacramento (three seasons).
Giles averaged 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 50.3 percent from the field in 58 games off the bench during his rookie season with the Kings.
