By R.L. Bynum
Caleb Wilson’s impressive start to his NBA career continued Monday night, even as the Chicago Bulls endured their most lopsided loss of the young season on a day that RJ Davis joined a G League camp.
The former Carolina star scored 17 points, grabbed five rebounds and contributed three assists, two blocks and a steal in Chicago’s 134–99 road loss to Boston. The 6–10 rookie has scored in double figures in each of his first four NBA games and is averaging 21 points.
Wilson’s performance was one of Chicago’s few bright spots in a game the Celtics controlled. He made 7 of 15 shots, including one 3-pointer, and played nearly 32 minutes. He also committed three turnovers and three fouls.
The Bulls were outscored by only three points while Wilson was on the court in the 35-point loss.
Wilson’s outside shooting remains a work in progress. Wilson made 1 of 5 from beyond the arc Monday, leaving him at 17.9% through four games.
Wilson is averaging 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.5 blocks through four games. He is shooting 41.9% from the field and 73.9% from the free-throw line.
The Bulls return home Wednesday to face New York.
Davis joins Austin Spurs’ G League training camp roster
Davis has another opportunity to continue his professional career after being named Monday to the Austin Spurs’ training camp roster, along with former Duke player Maliq Brown.
San Antonio waived Davis on Oct. 13, and he is one of 14 players invited to camp with its G League affiliate.
The move keeps Davis in the San Antonio organization after he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the NBA club in September. He appeared in three preseason games, averaging 8.8 minutes and scoring seven total points while shooting 27.3% from the field.
The former ACC Player of the Year averaged 18.3 points and five assists last season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League.
Davis being at Austin’s training camp roster does not mean he has earned a spot on San Antonio’s NBA roster or signed a two-way contract. He will compete for a place on the G League team, which opens Nov. 6 on the road against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
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Sharpe scores 11 in Nets loss
Brooklyn center Day’Ron Sharpe started and contributed 11 points, four rebounds and an assist in 16 minutes during the Nets’ 136–109 home loss Sunday to Indiana. He made three of four field-goal attempts, including his only 3-pointer, and converted four of seven free throws.
Sharpe is averaging 8.7 points and 6.7 rebounds through three games, shooting 52.6% from the field.
Sharpe’s Brooklyn teammate, Drake Powell, made his season debut in the same game, playing 12 minutes off the bench. Powell didn’t score, missing two free-throw attempts, but collected two rebounds and three assists.
Injuries continue to sideline Johnson, White
Denver forward Cameron Johnson missed Monday’s 134–114 home loss to Golden State because of an ankle injury. Johnson has played only once this season, scoring five points with two rebounds and an assist.
Charlotte guard Coby White remained sidelined by a left calf strain Monday as the Hornets beat Washington 110–103 at home.
Elsewhere since Saturday among former UNC players in the NBA (get a rundown of Saturday games here):
—Tony Bradley made his Utah debut Monday after being inactive for Sunday’s 132–123 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Bradley, who joined the Jazz after spending the preseason with New York, played 5½ minutes in Utah’s 110–105 home loss to Memphis. He scored two points on 1-of-2 shooting, grabbed a rebound and committed two turnovers.
—Walker Kessler scored only two points in the Lakers’ 132–123 victory at Utah on Sunday, but contributed seven rebounds and a blocked shot in 28 minutes. Kessler made his only field-goal attempt and committed four fouls.
—Sacramento guard Leaky Black was on the court for only one second in the Kings’ 123–112 home loss to Memphis on Sunday, his first action of the season.
—Harrison Ingram was inactive for Utah’s Monday loss to Memphis.
—Caleb Love didn’t play in Philadelphia’s 106–93 loss to Detroit on Sunday.
—Both Pete Nance and Cormac Ryan were inactive for Milwaukee’s 110–102 victory over Indiana on Monday.
—Tyler Nickel was inactive for New York’s 111–102 home loss to Orlando on Sunday.
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 — 3 games, 1.0 point, 25.0 FG%, 25.0 3P%
Saturday — Spurs 122, Mavericks 106 (road) | didn’t start: 3:57, 0 points, 0–1 FG, 0–1 3FG, +6
Next game — 8 p.m. Tuesday vs. Sacramento
Leaky Black, Sacramento Kings guard
Age 27 | 6–6, 209 | 4th season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2018–23 (5 seasons)
Roster situation — Reserve; likely to play share of games in G League
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 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
Sunday — Grizzlies 123, Kings 112 (home) | 1 second, +1
Next game — 8 p.m. Tuesday at San Antonio
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
Sunday — Lakers 132, Jazz 123 (home) | not active for game
Monday — (season debut) Grizzlies 110, Jazz 105 (home) | 5:30, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 1 rebound, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, -5
Next game — 9 p.m. Wednesday vs. San Antonio
Harrison Ingram, Utah Jazz forward
Age 24 | 6–6, 230 | 3rd pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2023–24 (1 season)
Roster situation — Third-string forward fighting for a roster spot; likely to play in G League
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 statistics — 4 games, 7.9 minutes, 19 points, 53.3 FG%, 1–3 3FG, 2–2 FT, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
Monday — Grizzlies 110, Jazz 105 (home) | inactive for game
Next game — 9 p.m. Wednesday vs. San Antonio
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 — 1 game, 5.0 points, 66.7 FG%, 1–4 3P, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist
Monday — Warriors 134, Nuggets 114 (home) | inactive (ankle injury)
Next game — 8 p.m. Wednesday at New Orleans
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 — 3 games, 16.7 points, 82.1 FG%, 44.4 FT%, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steal, 3.0 blocks
Sunday — Lakers 132, Jazz 123 (road) | started: 28:28, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 7 rebounds, 1 block, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, +6
Next game — 11 p.m. Tuesday vs. Portland
Caleb Love, Philadelphia 76ers guard
Age 25 | 6–3, 212 | 2nd season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2020–23 (3 seasons)
Roster situation — Fighting for a roster spot; likely to play in G League
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 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 statistics — 1 game, 30 seconds, no statistics
Saturday — (season debut) Sixers 127, Bucks 116 (home) | 30 seconds, no statistics
Sunday — Pistons 106, Sixers 93 (road) | didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 7 p.m. Wednesday at Indiana, ESPN
Pete Nance, Milwaukee Bucks center
Age 25 | 6–9, 225 | 3rd season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Roster situation — Fighting for a roster spot; likely to play in G League
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 statistics — 4 games, 13.0 minutes, 4.0 points, 35.7 FG%, 30.0 3P%, 75.0 FT%, 3.2 rebounds
Monday — Bucks 110, Pacers 102 (home) | inactive for game
Next game — 8 p.m. Wednesday vs. Houston
Tyler Nickel, New York Knicks forward
Age 23 | 6–7, 220 | rookie season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Roster situation — Fighting for a roster spot
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 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
Friday — Celtics 107, Knicks 103 (road) | inactive for game
Sunday — Magic 111, Knicks 102 (home) | inactive for game
Next game — 8 p.m. Tuesday vs. Detroit, NBC, Peacock
Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 21 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | $3.54 million salary | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup 2 guard behind Egor Demin
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
Saturday — Cavaliers 125, Nets 121 (road) | didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Sunday — (season debut) Pacers 136, Nets 109 (home) | didn’t start: 12:21, 0 points, 0–2 FT, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 fouls, -7
Next game — 7:30 Tuesday at Boston
Cormac Ryan, Milwaukee Bucks guard
Age 26 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | $680,984 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Roster situation — Fighting for a roster spot; likely to play in G League
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 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
Monday — Bucks 110, Pacers 102 (home) | inactive for game
Next game — 8 p.m. Wednesday vs. Houston
Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets center
Age 25 | 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 — 3 games, 8.7 points, 52.6 FG%, 2–3 3P, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 block
Saturday — Cavaliers 125, Nets 121 (road) | started: 22:40, 7 points, 3–10 FG, 1–2 3FG, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, +6
Sunday — Pacers 136, Nets 109 (home) | started: 16:12, 11 points, 3–4 FG, 1–1 3FG, 4–7 FT, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -13
Next game — 7:30 Tuesday at Boston
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
Team record: 44–38, 9th in Eastern Conference
Monday — Hornets 110, Wizards 103 (home) | inactive: left calf strain
Next game — 7 p.m. Wednesday at Detroit
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 — 4 games, 21.0 points, 41.9 FG%, 17.9 3P%, 73.9 FT%, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.5 blocks
Monday — Celtics 134, Bulls 99 (road) | started: 31:40, 17 points, 7–15 FG, 1–5 3FG, 2–4 FT, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, -3, 10.3 game score
Next game — 8 p.m. Wednesday vs. New York
Likely out for season
Atlanta Hawks center Henri Veesaar (tore right ACL on Sept.15)
In G League training camp
San Antonio released guard RJ Davis (preseason statistics: 3 games, 8.8 minutes, 7 points, 27.3 FG%, 1–4 3FG, 0–2 FT, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block), but signed him Monday to the training camp roster for the Austin Spurs, its G League affiliate.
Photo via @chicagobulls
