Forward Leaky Black was cut by Charlotte, the team announced on Thursday. The 25-year-old went undrafted in 2023 but landed a two-way deal with the Hornets. He appeared in 18 games in the G League. But Black also logged 26 games with the big club, averaging only 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds. He didn't play much better in any of his three starts. At any rate, the former Tar Heel could at least earn a camp deal heading into the 2024-25 campaign. However, Black's fantasy outlook isn't promising, so dynasty managers can drop him from their rosters.
Charlotte Hornets forward Leaky Black will be in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. LaMelo Ball (ankle), Gordon Hayward (calf), and Mark Williams (back) are out, so the Hornets are hurting to put healthy bodies on the floor. The 24-year-old, averaging 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in limited action this season, will get his first crack with the first five. Of course, with more minutes on the horizon, Black's fantasy upside could increase significantly. As a result, he'll likely be a popular DFS value option on Monday evening. At the same time, Black has a place in fantasy lineups for those looking to fill a void.
