{"id":97040,"date":"2024-09-22T13:31:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T17:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=97040"},"modified":"2024-09-22T13:31:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T17:31:50","slug":"charlotte-hornets-sign-former-duke-standout-harry-giles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/22\/charlotte-hornets-sign-former-duke-standout-harry-giles\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Hornets Sign Former Duke Big Man"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to The Athletic&#8217;s Shams Charania, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/22\/hornets-rebuild-wont-just-have-one-development-path\/\" target=\"_self\">Charlotte Hornets<\/a> have signed big man <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gilesha01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Giles<\/a> to a one-year contract. Giles, a North Carolina native, split time last season with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/20\/nets-killian-hayes-signing-has-potential-amid-flurry-of-moves\/\" target=\"_self\">Brooklyn Nets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/20\/promising-lakers-guard-max-christie-explains-decision-to-stay\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>. On the year, he averaged 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Free agent center Harry Giles has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management told <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthletic<\/a>. The Duke alum and North Carolina native returns home for a chance to compete for a roster spot with the Hornets. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qAGnePDZPL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/qAGnePDZPL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/1837896225128907099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Giles spent one year of college at Duke from 2016 to 2017. With Duke, he averaged 3.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Though his collegiate numbers were unspectacular, Giles was drafted 20th overall by the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/30\/trail-blazers-lottery-pick-scoot-henderson-being-set-up-for-struggles\/\" target=\"_self\">Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> in 2017. Portland ultimately flipped Giles to the Sacramento Kings immediately afterward, however.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, Giles was the No. 1 prospect in that year&#8217;s high school class, per ESPN. Furthermore, he was ranked second by Scout.com and Rivals, with only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jacksjo02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Jackson<\/a> ranking higher.<\/p>\n<h2>Charlotte Hornets Sign Former Duke Big Man<\/h2>\n<h3>How Harry Giles Could Fit in Charlotte<\/h3>\n<p>Currently, it is unknown what the details of Giles&#8217; contract are with Charlotte. However, he should be in a good position to compete for a roster spot regardless. The Hornets are pretty thin in the frontcourt, especially at center. They are currently slated to start third-year big man <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willima07.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Williams<\/a> at center. Additionally, the Hornets&#8217; current backup center, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/richani01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Richards<\/a>, is solid as well. However, the Hornets could be eying more depth beyond the two young big men.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gibsota01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taj Gibson<\/a>, who signed with the team this offseason, is likely Charlotte&#8217;s third-string center. Gibson is 39 years old and only appeared in 20 games last season. This includes a stint with the Detroit Pistons, where he only played four games. For Charlotte, it is likely in their best interest to look at other options for their third center spot. With the Giles signing, it seems that this is exactly what they are doing.<\/p>\n<h3>A Charlotte Hornets Offseason Recap Following Harry Giles Signing<\/h3>\n<p>Last season, the Hornets ended with a 21-61 record. This was their worst finish since finishing with the same record during the 2012-13 season. While they are a longshot to make the playoffs next season, the Hornets improved this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Charlotte drafted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/salauti01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tidjane Salaun <\/a>with the sixth pick this year, who could make an immediate impact on the team. Furthermore, the Hornets acquired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/greenjo02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Green<\/a> in the blockbuster six-team sign-and-trade that sent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompkl01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Klay Thompson<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/17\/former-dallas-mavericks-center-leaves-nba-for-turkey\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Mavericks<\/a>. The Hornets also re-signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bridgmi02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miles Bridges<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/curryse01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seth Curry<\/a> this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, the Hornets moved on from some players as well. Most notably, the Hornets waived <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bertada01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Davis Bertans<\/a>, who averaged 8.8 points in 28 games with the team last season. The Hornets also waived <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/pokusal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-22_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aleksej Pokusevski<\/a>, who <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/12\/aleksej-pokusevski-signs-with-serbian-team-paritan-mozzart-bet\/\" target=\"_self\">joined the EuroLeague this offseason<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to The Athletic&#8217;s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets have signed big man Harry Giles to a one-year contract. Giles, a North Carolina native, split time last season with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. On the year, he averaged 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds. 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