Black is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Black had started in Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he's returning to the bench for this preseason finale. He's likely to battle for bench minutes once the regular season starts.
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Kings' Leaky Black: Earns two-way contract
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The Kings have signed Black to their final two-way contract, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Black secured a roster spot after making a strong impression during the preseason. The 26-year-old forward most recently recorded 10 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes in Tuesday's exhibition against Portland. The two-way agreement will allow Black to split time between Sacramento and its G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, though his opportunities at the NBA level will likely depend on the team's frontcourt depth and availability.
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Kings' Leaky Black: Starting against Portland
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Black will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Trail Blazers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Black will join Sacramento's first unit with several regular rotation players unavailable. The 26-year-old forward will have an opportunity to showcase his defensive versatility and rebounding ability as he competes for a roster spot.
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Kings' Leaky Black: Scores nine points on four shots
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Black (face) registered nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals over 17 minutes in Saturday's 111-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Black exited Thursday's exhibition after getting whacked in the face and did not return, but he was back out there Saturday night and didn't seem any worse for the wear. Black is on a training camp deal with the Kings, so he's not guaranteed a regular-season roster spot.
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Kings' Leaky Black: Doesn't return Thursday
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Black (face) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 114-110 preseason loss to the Lakers and did not return, finishing with four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 11 minutes.
Black took a shot to the face and appeared to have been poked in the eye. He can be considered questionable for Saturday's exhibition against Golden State until the Kings offer an update on his status.
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Kings' Leaky Black: Walks to locker room
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Black went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers after appearing to get poked in the eye, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Black grabbed a rebound and looked to get either hit in the face or poked in the eye, resulting in his removal from the exhibition. He was spotted walking slowly to the locker room after exiting. Black can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Leaky Black: Waived by Washington
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Black was waived by the Wizards on Wednesday.
Black was signed to a two-way deal with Washington, where he averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 steals across 28.9 minutes in 15 regular-season contests. The 27-year-old, who has spent most of his career in the G League, could draw two-way interest from a few teams throughout the offseason.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Closes out season on low note
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Black notched zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over nine minutes during Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
After beginning the season with the G League's Capital City Go-Go, Black signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wizards ahead of the All-Star break. The 26-year-old swingman averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes per tilt across 15 games this season, and he'll be a candidate to open next season with the G League.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Back to bench
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Black will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Black started the last four games, but he will retreat to the bench for the team's season finale. Black has averaged 8.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.0 assists in 34.8 minutes per contest over his last four appearances, but he could see a reduced role Sunday, considering his exit from the starting five.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Starting Sunday
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Black is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Nets.
Black is getting the spot start with Tre Johnson (foot) out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Bub Carrington, Will Riley, Julian Reese and Anthony Gill. Across five starts this season, Black has averaged 9.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Not playing Wednesday
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Black (two-way) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Due to the timing of his signing a two-way deal with the Wizards, Black is eligible to suit up for 15 games at the NBA level. The Wizards are choosing to hold Black out against the 76ers in an effort to manage his availability, but because he's been active on nine occasions, he'll be eligible to play in each of the team's final six games of the season after Wednesday.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Inactive Monday
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Black (two-way) won't play Monday against the Lakers.
Washington will hold Black out for Monday's contest in an effort to preserve his availability for the remainder of the season. After Monday, the two-way player will be eligible to suit up for six of the Wizards' remaining seven games.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Questionable for Sunday
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Black is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland due to right adductor soreness.
Black is at risk of missing the opening end of Washington's back-to-back set. He's started in each of the Wizards' last two games, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks across 41 minutes.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Out again Thursday
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Black (ankle) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.
This will be Black's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not a great sign that he continues to be ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. He should be considered highly questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Not playing Monday
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Black has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Black is working through an ankle injury that will keep him out of Monday's game, but he could be available for the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set against the Pistons on Tuesday. Black has averaged 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.7 threes over 32.7 minutes per game over his last three outings. Jamir Watkins and Jaden Hardy will see a bump in minutes in Black's absence.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Sitting out Saturday
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Black (two-way) will be inactive Saturday for the Wizards' game in Boston.
In the Wizards' most recent game Thursday, Black played 28 minutes in a 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic, finishing with 12 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Though he's typically received meaningful minutes for the Wizards when he suits up, Black's availability for the rest of the season will remain limited while he's signed to a two-way contract. Washington will opt to hold Black out Saturday, and the third-year forward will now be eligible to suit up for 10 of the Wizards' remaining 16 games of the campaign.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Inactive for Tuesday's contest
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Black (two-way) is listed out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Black has played 30-plus minutes in each of the Wizards' last three games, but because he's signed to a two-way contract, he has limited availability for the rest of the season. With the Wizards choosing to hold Black out Tuesday, he'll be eligible to suit up for 11 of the team's remaining 18 contests.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Notches 10 points in loss
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Black produced 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 138-118 loss to the Pelicans.
Black, who is on a two-way contract with the Wizards, continues to see more opportunities for the team due to so many injuries on the roster. Over his last four appearances, he's averaging 9.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes per contest, putting him on the streaming radar in deeper formats.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Removed from injury report
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Black (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
Black is available to make what would be his second appearance of the season with the Wizards. The team is missing enough players Tuesday that Black should see meaningful playing time, but his fantasy value remains limited to deep formats for the time being.
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Wizards' Leaky Black: Sitting out Saturday
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Black (two-way) is listed out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
After signing a two-way deal with Washington last week, Black made his Wizards debut in the team's most recent game Thursday, logging four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks over 30 minutes in a 126-96 loss to the Hawks. Black is eligible to play in only 14 of Washington's remaining 24 contests, so the Wizards will opt to preserve some of his eligibility by holding him out Saturday. Most of his minutes will likely be absorbed by Kyshawn George (knee), who is set to return to action after missing Thursday's contest.
