By R.L. Bynum
Harrison Barnes continued to heat up on Sacramento’s long road trip, and Leaky Black produced the best game of his rookie season on Friday night.
Barnes poured in 22 points and four 3-pointers in the Kings’ 133–122 win at Indiana to move to 4–1 on a road trip that finishes with games Saturday in Chicago against Coby White and the Bulls and Monday night in Cleveland.
It was the fourth game of at least 20 points in the last six for Barnes, who pulled down four rebounds and got three steals. Barnes only has six such games all season. He’s scored at least four 3-pointers in four of his last six games, and his 16.5 game score was his fourth in the previous six of at least 16.
In a season-high of nearly 18 minutes, Leaky Black put up season-highs of 11 points, four field goals and three 3-pointers in Charlotte’s 126–106 loss at Oklahoma City. Black was 4 of 7 from the floor and made all three 3-point attempts while tying his season high with two assists and putting up a season-high 9.4 game score.
Unfortunately for the Hornets (10–37), it was their sixth consecutive loss. Of the 18 NBA games that Black has played this season, Charlotte’s only win was the 128–125 Jan. 22 win at Minnesota, when Black had a big block and made a pair of clutch free throws at the end.
Cole Anthony had four points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in Orlando’s 108–106 Friday win over Minnesota.
Reggie Bullock had three points, one rebound and one assist in 10 minutes of Houston’s 135–106 Friday home win over Toronto in only his second action in the Rockets’ last 10 games and first since Jan. 26.
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Walker Kessler collected eight points, seven rebounds and four blocks Thursday in Utah’s 127–124 home loss to Philadelphia.
For the third time in five Phoenix games, Nassir Little didn’t play (coach’s decision) in the Suns’ 129–121 Friday loss at Atlanta.
In the G League Friday, Justin Jackson had a double-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in the Texas Legends’ 122–119 loss at Santa Cruz. Theo Pinson collected 12 points, four rebounds and four assists, and Tony Bradley pitched in eight points and four rebounds.
Pete Nance had 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists in the Cleveland Charge’s 101–94 home win Friday over Delaware.
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 — 6 games, 3.8 points, 50 FG%, 45.5 3P%, 75 FT%
Wednesday — Spurs 112, Mavericks 111 (home) | didn’t start: 12:36, 4 points, 1–2 FG, 1–2 3FG, 1–2 FT, 2 rebounds, -2
Next game — 10 p.m. Friday at Sacramento
Leaky Black, Sacramento 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
Season NBA statistics — 4 games, 4.3 points, 42.9 FG%, 36.4 3P%, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals
Wednesday — Lakers 116, Kings 103 (home) | didn’t start: 22:22, 3 points, 1–4 FG, 0–3 3FG, 1–2 FT, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 4 fouls, -15
Next game — 10 p.m. Friday vs. San Antonio (NBA Cup game)
G League opener with Salt Lake City Stars — 10 p.m. Friday at Coachella Valley Lakers
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 — 2 games, 2.0 points, 2–4 FG, 4 rebound, 1 steal
Wednesday — Pelicans 120, Jazz 113 (road) | didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 8 p.m. Friday at Dallas
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 — 4 games, 9.0 points, 41.9 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 2–4 FT, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists
Wednesday — Nuggets 128, Raptors 109 (home) | started: 29:34, 12 points, 4–10 FG, 4–8 3FG, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 foul, +20
Next game — 5 p.m. Saturday vs. Indiana in Mexico City, NBATV
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 — 9 games, 14.4 points, 71.8 FG%, 56.3 FT%, 10.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.3 steal, 2.7 blocks
Wednesday — Lakers 116, Kings 103 (road) | started: 32:08, 28:51, 15 points, 6–8 FG, 3–4 FT, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 blocks, 6 fouls, -1
Next game — 10 p.m. Friday vs. Portland, Prime Video
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,
Wednesday — Nets 114, Hornets 104 (home) | not active for game
Friday in G League opener — Greensboro Swarm 121, Long Island Nets 111 (road) | 6 points, 2–6 FG, 0–3 3FG, 1–1 FT, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 block, -11
Next Brooklyn game — 7:30 Saturday at Atlanta
Next Long Island game — 6 p.m. Saturday at Greensboro Swarm
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 — 8 games, 7.1 points, 50.0 FG%, 2–7 3P, 68.2 FT%, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 blocks
Wednesday — Nets 114, Hornets 104 (home) | started: 27:22, 5 points, 2–3 FG, 0–1 3FG, 1–2 FT, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, +7
Next game — 7:30 Saturday at Atlanta
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
Season statistics — 2 games, 5.5 points, 27.8 FG%, 10.0 3P%, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.5 turnovers
Wednesday — Nets 114, Hornets 104 (road) | started: 18:06, 4 points, 2–9 FG, 0–5 3FG, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -15
Friday — Celtics 119, Hornets 80 (home NBA Cup game) | started: 16:27, x points, 1–8 FG, 1–6 3FG, 4–4 FT, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, 1 foul, -23
Next game — 7 p.m. Monday vs. Cleveland
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 — 8 games, 19.5 points, 40.9 FG%, 30.2 3P%, 69.4 FT%, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.1 blocks
Wednesday — Knicks 135, Bulls 105 (road) | started: 21:45, 5 points, 2–12 FG, 1–7 3FG, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 1 foul, -22
Next game — 3:30 Saturday vs. Philadelphia
Likely out for season
Atlanta Hawks center Henri Veesaar (tore right ACL on Sept. 15)
In G League training camp
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 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 — 6 p.m. Saturday 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 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 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 at Iowa Wolves
Photo via @SacramentoKings
