By R.L. Bynum
Coby White and Cam Johnson had big games but Harrison Barnes and Sacramento were the big winners as the Kings advanced to the quarterfinals of the inaugural In-Season Tournament. Nassir Little’s Suns also advanced, but he had a bigger off-the-court life moment.
Malik Monk’s fadeaway jumper with seven seconds left earned Sacramento a 124–123 home win Tuesday over Golden State to win Western Conference Group C at 4–0 and advance to the eight-team knockout round.
Barnes had 12 points, two 3-pointers, and four rebounds in the win, which put Sacramento in a 10 p.m. Monday Western Conference quarterfinal home game against New Orleans (TNT). Barnes scored all 12 points in the first half and didn’t play in the fourth quarter after going scoreless in 8½ third-quarter minutes.
Barnes is three away from 12,000 career points.
The only other UNC alum in the knockout round is Nassir Little, whose Phoenix Suns play on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers at 10 p.m. on Tuesday (TNT) in the other Western Conference quarterfinal. The Suns finished second in Western Conference Group A at 3–1.
In the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Boston plays at Indiana at 7:30 Monday (TNT) and New York is at Milwaukee at 7:30 Tuesday (TNT)
The semifinals doubleheader is Thursday, Dec. 7, in Las Vegas, with the championship game at 8:30 Saturday night, Dec. 9, in Las Vegas.
Having his team advance was far from the biggest news for Little, who is missing the Suns’ game Wednesday in Toronto. He has been in Phoenix for the birth of his first child, a girl. Below is an Instagram post by his girlfriend from a week ago.
Cam Johnson had 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists to help Brooklyn win 115–103 at home against Toronto on Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough for the Nets to advance to the tournament quarterfinals.
The Nets (9–8 overall) finished in a three-way tie for first place in Eastern Conference Group C with Boston and Orlando at 3–1.
Entering Tuesday, the Nets needed at least a 15-point win and have Boston beat Chicago by fewer than 21 to win the group (the Celtics won 124–97). Brooklyn could have earned a wild-card berth with a win and losses by Cleveland, Miami and New York, but the Knicks beat Charlotte 115–91.
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Day’Ron Sharpe had five points, five rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes for Brooklyn.
A familiar recent scenario played out again, with White playing well and Chicago losing.
White contributed 19 points and three 3-pointers in Chicago’s 124–97 loss at Boston, the Bulls’ fifth consecutive loss. Chicago (5–14 overall and 13th in the Eastern Conference) finished last at 0–4 in Eastern Conference Group C.
White had a 15.8 game score Tuesday and has put up three of his top four game scores on the season in the last five games.
Coming off the bench for the second straight game after returning from missing seven games with a UCL sprain, Walker Kessler had 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks Monday in Utah’s 114–112 home win over New Orleans.
Leaky Black didn’t score but had a steal in five minutes during Charlotte’s 115–91 Tuesday loss at New York.
Reggie Bullock didn’t play (coach’s decision) in Houston’s 121–115 road win Tuesday over Dallas, his former team. It was the second consecutive game and sixth in the last eight that he didn’t get in a game.
In the G League, Justin Jackson came off the bench to score 21 points and five 3-pointers and pulled down six rebounds in the Texas Legends’ 124–114 loss Tuesday at Rio Grande. Theo Pinson added 12 points, six assists, two rebounds and a block off the bench.
The Legends’ Tony Bradley still hasn’t made his season debut as he battles a calf injury.
On Monday, Pete Nance had 12 points, two 3-pointers and eight rebounds in the Cleveland Charge’s 102–92 home victory over Grand Rapids.
Harrison Barnes, San Antonio Spurs forward
Age 34 | 6–7, 225 | 15th season | $8 million salary | UNC 2010–12 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Backup small forward
Final statistics last season — 77 games, 9.9 points, 45.6 FG%, 38.8 3P%, 82.9 FT%, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists
Preseason statistics — 5 games, 18.0 minutes, 8.4 points, 34.6 FG%, 36.4 3P%, 88.9 FT%, 1.4 rebounds, 0.8 of an assist, 0.8 of a steal
Season statistics — 4 games, 1.5 points, 33.3 FG%, 20.0 3P%
Wednesday — Spurs 117, Jazz 111 (road) | didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 8 p.m. Saturday vs. Minnesota
Tony Bradley, Utah Jazz center
Age 28 | 6–10, 248 | 9th NBA season | $2.44 million salary | UNC 2016–17 (1 season)
Roster situation — Fifth-string center
Final statistics last season (Indiana, Atlanta) — 41 games, 4.0 points, 54.7 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 74.4 FT%, 2.8 rebounds
Preseason statistics (New York) — 3 games, 7.5 minutes, 5.3 points, 80.0 FG%, 0–1 FT, 1.7 rebounds
Season statistics — 1 game, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 1 rebound, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls
Wednesday — Spurs 117, Jazz 111 (home) | didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 3 p.m. Saturday vs. Portland
Cameron Johnson, Denver Nuggets forward
Age 30 | 6–8, 210 | 8th season | $22.5 million salary | UNC 2017–19 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting small forward ahead of DeMar DeRozan
Final statistics last season — 54 games, 12.2 points, 48.0 FG%, 43.0 3P%, 83.9 FT%, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists
Team record last season: 54–28, 3rd in Western Conference
Preseason statistics — 5 games, 18.3 minutes, 10.0 points, 55.9 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 50.0 FT%, 2.2 rebounds, 0.8 of an assist
Season statistics — 2 games, 8.5 points, 43.8 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 0–2 FT, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists
Friday — Nuggets 127, Suns 120 (road NBA Cup game) | started: 33:44, 12 points, 5–13 FG, 2–8 3FG, 0–2 FT, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, +12, 7.9 game score
Next game — 9 p.m. Monday vs. Portland
Walker Kessler, Los Angeles Lakers center
Age 25 | 7–2, 245 | 5th season | $30.11 million salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting center ahead of Kevon Looney
Final statistics last season (Utah) — 5 games, 14.4 points, 70.3 FG%, 75.0 3P%, 70.0 FT%, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks
Preseason statistics — 2 games, 23.4 minutes, 8.5 points, 42.9 FG%, 0–1 3FG, 83.3 FT%, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.5 blocks
Season statistics — 6 games, 14.0 points, 72.5 FG%, 47.6 FT%, 9.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steal, 2.8 blocks
Friday — Warriors 112, Lakers 95 (road NBA Cup game) | started: 30:52, 10 points, 4–7 FG, 2–3 FT, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 blocks, 1 turnover, +3, 16.1 game score
Next game — 9 p.m. Sunday vs. Toronto
Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 21 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | $3.54 million salary | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Final regular-season NBA statistics — 63 games, 6.5 points, 40.2 FG%, 28.0 3FG%, 89.6 FT%, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists
Final regular-season G League statistics — 5 games, 11.8 points, 44.2 FG%, 36.4 3FG%, 72.7 FT%, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals
Preseason statistics — 4 games, 10.8 minutes, 4.0 points, 46.2 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 2–2 FT, 1.0 rebound
Season NBA statistics — 2 game, 0 points, 0–2 FT, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 fouls,
Friday — Pistons 110, Nets 94 (home NBA Cup game) | 5:56, 0 points, 2 assists, +6
Next game — 5 p.m. Sunday at Indiana
Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets center
Age 24 | 6–10, 265 | 6th season | $10 million salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting center ahead of Moritz Wagner
Final statistics last season — 62 games, 8.7 points, 60.1 FG%, 23.1 3FG%, 67.8 FT%, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals
Preseason statistics — 3 games, 18.8 minutes, 7.7 points, 55.6 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 25.0 FT%, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.3 blocks
Season statistics — 5 games, 6.6 points, 48.1 FG%, 2–6 3P, 6.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 blocks
Friday — Pistons 110, Nets 94 (home NBA Cup game) | started: 23:33, 3 points, 1–4 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1–2 FT, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, -3, 4.6 game score
Next game — 5 p.m. Sunday at Indiana
Coby White, Charlotte Hornets guard
Age 26 | 6–4, 210 | 8th season | $26.81 million salary | UNC 2018–19 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting point guard ahead of Dennis Schroder
Statistics last season (Bulls, Hornets) — 50 games, 17.4 points, 44.6 FG%, 36.2 3P%, 81.7 FT%, 3.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists
Friday — Wizards 95, Hornets 79 (road NBA Cup game) | inactive: left calf strain
Next game — 6 p.m. Saturday vs. Philadelphia, NBATV
Caleb Wilson, Chicago Bulls forward
Age 20 | 6–10, 215 | Rookie season | $10.68 million salary | UNC 2025–26 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting power forward ahead of Patrick Williams
Statistics last season (UNC) — 24 games, 19.8 points, 57.8 FG%, 25.9 3P%, 71.3 FT%, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.4 blocks
Preseason statistics — 5 games, 26.5 minutes, 15.8 points, 44.1 FG%, 31.0 3P%, 55.6 FT%, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.6 of a steal
Season statistics — 6 games, 21.2 points, 41.7 FG%, 29.8 3P%, 69.7 FT%, 6.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.5 blocks
Friday — Celtics 125, Bulls 111 (road) | started: 31:17, 23 points, 7–16 FG, 6–11 3FG, 3–6 FT, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 5 fouls, -3, 17.5 game score
Next game — 7:30 Monday at Philadelphia
Likely out for season
Atlanta Hawks center Henri Veesaar (tore right ACL on Sept. 15)
In G League training camp
Leaky Black, Stockton Kings guard
Age 27 | 6–6, 209 | 4th pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2018–23 (5 seasons)
Final G League statistics last season (Capital City) — 38 games, 10.3 points, 45.6 FG%, 36.5 3P%, 66.7 FT%, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 steals
Final NBA statistics last season (Wizards) — 15 games, 7.1 points, 38.8 FG%, 34.5 3FG%, 87.5 FT%, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals
Preseason NBA statistics — 3 games, 19.9 minutes, 7.7 points, 53.8 FG%, 62.5 3P%, 4–4 FT, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 of an assist, 1.3 steals
Season NBA statistics — 2 games, 8 minutes, 2 points, 1–3 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 foul
Tuesday in NBA — Spurs 130, Kings 103 (road) | didn’t start: 8:10, 2 points, 1–3 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 foul, -1
Season opener — 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, vs. Santa Cruz Warriors
RJ Davis, Austin Spurs guard
Age 25 | 6–0, 182 | 2nd pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2020–25 (5 seasons)
G League statistics last season (South Bay Lakers) — 49 games, 18.4 points, 46.8 FG%, 42.4 3P%, 86.4 FT%, 3.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists
Preseason NBA statistics — 3 games, 8.8 minutes, 7 points, 27.3 FG%, 1–4 3FG, 0–2 FT, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
Season opener — 8:30 Friday, Nov. 6, at Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Harrison Ingram, Salt Lake City Stars forward
Age 23 | 6–6, 230 | 3rd pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2023–24 (1 season)
G League statistics last season (Austin) — 40 games, 16.6 points, 49.2 FG%, 34.0 3P%, 62.6 FT%, 12.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists
NBA statistics last season (Spurs) — 7 games, 1.6 points, 83.3 FG%, 1–1 3P
Preseason NBA statistics — 4 games, 7.9 minutes, 19 points, 53.3 FG%, 1–3 3FG, 2–2 FT, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
Season opener — 10 p.m. Friday at Coachella Valley Lakers
Caleb Love, Delaware Blue Coats guard
Age 25 | 6–3, 212 | 2nd pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2020–23 (3 seasons)
NBA season statistics last season — 49 games (limited to 50 under his two-way contract), 10.4 points, 38.8 FG%, 31.8 3P%, 73.5 FT%, 2.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists
G League statistics last season — 10 games, 24.7 points, 43.3 FG%, 23.5 3P%, 75.8 FT%, 4.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 3.6 turnovers
Preseason NBA statistics — 4 games, 14.5 minutes, 5.5 points, 25.9 FG%, 20.0 3P%, 55.6 FT%, 1.0 rebound, 3.0 assists, 0.5 of a block
Season NBA statistics — 1 game, 30 seconds, no statistics
Season opener — 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, vs. Capital City Go-Go
Pete Nance, Wisconsin Herd center
Age 26 | 6–9, 225 | 3rd season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
G League statistics last season — 12 games, 19.0 points, 53.7 FG%, 40.3 3P%, 78.9 FT%, 8.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks
NBA statistics last season — 47 games, 5.4 points, 51.5 FG%, 42.0 3P%, 36.4 FT%, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assist
Preseason NBA statistics — 4 games, 13.0 minutes, 4.0 points, 35.7 FG%, 30.0 3P%, 75.0 FT%, 3.2 rebounds
Season opener — 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Iowa Wolves
Tyler Nickel, Westchester Knicks forward
Age 23 | 6–7, 220 | rookie season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Statistics last season (Vanderbilt) — 36 games, 36 starts, 13.5 points, 44.5 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 84.7 FT%, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 of a steal
Preseason NBA statistics — 4 games, 21.1 minutes, 16 points, 4–18 FG, 2–14 3FG, 6–7 FT, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Season opener — 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Maine Celtics
Cormac Ryan, Wisconsin Herd guard
Age 28 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | $680,984 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2023–24 (1 season)
G League statistics last season — 31 games, 20.9 points, 48.8 FG%, 42.2 3P%, 89.0 FT%, 4.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals
NBA statistics last season — 11 games, 14.3 points, 52.0 FG%, 45.8 3P%, 92.3 FT%, 2.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steal
Preseason NBA statistics — 3 games, 15.9 minutes, 6.7 points, 46.2 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 57.1 FT%, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 of a steal
Season opener — 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Iowa Wolves
