By R.L. Bynum
Armando Bacot’s double-double machine works just as well in the G League as it did at Carolina, and Harrison Ingram got into that act in his second game.
Bacot got his second double-double in as many games for the Memphis Hustle with 15 points and 10 rebounds to go with two blocks in a 97–90 Monday loss in their home opener against the Mexico City Capitanes in Southaven, Miss.
Bacot was 6 of 12 from the floor and blocked two shots but missed all five 3-point attempts.
In Sunday’s 122–120 Austin Spurs victory at Osceola, Ingram had 16 points and 13 rebounds. Ingram, averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds through two games, scored two 3-pointers, had three assists and got two steals.
On Sunday, Pete Nance had a monster game in the Cleveland Charge’s 122–114 loss to the Indiana Mad Ants. Nance scored 29 points and five 3-pointers, to go along with seven rebounds, two assists and a block, and is averaging 23 points through two games.
Sterling Manley collected 10 points and seven rebounds Sunday in the Rip City Remix’s 137–121 loss at San Diego.
Leaky Black wasn’t active for the Capital City Go-Go in their 107–98 Sunday loss to Greensboro. His team plays at Greensboro at 11 a.m. Wednesday (ESPN+).
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Cormac Ryan’s Oklahoma City Blue finally opened the season with a 102–100 win Tuesday afternoon in Texas but Ryan didn’t play.
In NBA action, Coby White’s 20 points, five 3-pointers, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals weren’t enough for his Chicago Bulls (4–7) against undefeated Cleveland (12–0) in a 119–113 home loss Monday.
Harrison Barnes collected 10 points and five rebounds to help San Antonio (5–6) roll to a 116–96 home victory Monday over the Sacramento Kings (6–5), who traded him in the offseason after 5½ seasons.
Cameron Johnson scored 15 points and three 3-pointers in Brooklyn’s 107–105 Monday win at New Orleans. Day’Ron Sharpe still hasn’t made his season debut for the Nets (5–6) as he works through a hamstring issue.
Cole Anthony had his best game of the season Sunday in Orlando’s 121–94 home win over Washington. In 15 minutes, he collected 16 points, two 3-pointers and two rebounds for the Magic (5–6).
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
Season statistics — 8 games, 5.1 points, 44.4 FG%, 38.1 3P%, 75 FT%
Saturday — Spurs 125, Blazers 103 (road) | didn’t start: 19:16, 5 points, 2–8 FG, 1–5 3FG, 3 rebounds, 1 block, 1 foul, -8
Next game — 9 p.m. Monday at Phoenix
Leaky Black, Sacramento Kings guard
Age 27 | 6–6, 209 | 4th pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2018–23 (5 seasons)
Season NBA statistics — 5 games, 1 start, 5.8 points, 47.6 FG%, 44.4 3P%, 1–2 FT, 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.6 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
Friday — Spurs 124, Kings 109 (road) | started (De’Andre Hunter was a late scratch with an illness): 39:58, 12 points, 4–7 FG, 4–7 3FG, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 5 fouls, -1
Next game — 9 p.m. Sunday vs Miami
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
Season statistics — 3 games, 4 points, 2–4 FG, 5 rebounds, 1 steal
Wednesday — Pelicans 120, Jazz 113 (road) | didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Friday — Mavericks 112, Jazz 100 (road NBA Cup game) | 56 seconds, 1 rebound, -2
Next game — 7 p.m. Sunday at Minnesota
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
Season statistics — 5 games, 10.8 points, 48.8 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 2–4 FT, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists
Saturday — Nuggets 114, Pacers 102 (in Mexico City) | started: 28:50, 18 points, 8–12 FG, 2–5 3FG, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +5
Next game — 8:30 Monday at Houston
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
Season statistics — 10 games, 14.6 points, 71.6 FG%, 57.1 FT%, 10.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.3 steal, 2.4 blocks
Wednesday — Lakers 116, Kings 103 (road) | started: 32:08, 15 points, 6–8 FG, 3–4 FT, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 blocks, 6 fouls, -1
Friday — Lakers 124, Blazers 118 (home) | started: 37:00, 16 points, 7–10 FG, 2–3 FT, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 5 fouls, +8
Next game — 6 p.m. Sunday at Detroit, NBATV
Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 21 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | $3.54 million salary | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Season NBA statistics — 2 game, 0 points, 0–2 FT, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 fouls,
Saturday — Hawks 124, Nets 121 (road) | didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next Brooklyn game — 7:30 Sunday at Dallas
Next Long Island game — 7 p.m. Tuesday at College Park Skyhawks, ESPN+
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
Season statistics — 9 games, 7.7 points, 50.0 FG%, 30.0 3P%, 69.6 FT%, 7.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks
Saturday — Hawks 124, Nets 121 (road) | started: 32:20, 12 points, 4–8 FG, 0–2 3FG, 4–4 FT, 10 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls, +3, 16.4 game score
Next game — 7:30 Sunday at Dallas
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
Season statistics — 3 games, 6.0 points, 23.1 FG%, 12.5 3P%, 4–4 FT, 1.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.7 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, 7 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
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 Sunday vs. Philadelphia
Likely out for season
Atlanta Hawks center Henri Veesaar (tore right ACL on Sept. 15)
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
Friday’s opener — Austin Spurs 120, Rio Grande Valley Vipers 116 (road) | 19 points, 4–8 FG, 1–3 3FG, 5–5 FT, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, +2
Sunday — 4 p.m. Sunday vs. Laketown Squadron
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
Friday’s opener — Coachella Valley Lakers 104, Salt Lake City Stars 98 | started: 36 minutes, 14 points, 6–16 FG, 0–5 3FG, 1–1 FT, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 2 turnovers, 5 fouls, -6,
Tuesday — 12:30 Tuesday vs. Rip City Remix, ESPN+
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
Saturday’s opener — Delaware Blue Coats 147, Capital City Go-Go 122 (home) | not active for the game
Next game — 7 p.m. Friday vs. Maine Celtics
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 — Wisconsin Herd 142, Iowa Wolves 124 (road) | started: 29 minutes, 12 points, 5–7 FG, 1–2 3FG, 1–1 FT, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 fouls, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, +6
Sunday — 4 p.m. at Iowa Wolves, NBATV
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 — Maine Celtics 123, Westchester Knicks 94 (road) | started: 29 minutes, 15 points, 5–12 FG, 5–10 3FG, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 foul, 1 steal, -13
Sunday — 12:30 at Maine Celtics, NBATV
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 — Wisconsin Herd 142, Iowa Wolves 124 (road) | started: 29 minutes, 31 points, 12–16 FG, 7–7 3FG, 6 assists, 3 fouls, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, +15
Sunday — 4 p.m. at Iowa Wolves, NBATV
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