Giles was waived by the Hornets on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Giles signed an Exhibit 10 pact with the club in September, though he is now expected to join its G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm. The No. 20 overall pick of the 2017 Draft spent time with both Brooklyn and the Lakers last season, during which he averaged 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds across only 4.3 minutes per game in 23 regular-season appearances.

Giles signed a one-year contract with the Hornets on Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The No. 20 overall pick in 2017, Giles has struggled to carve out a role in the NBA. He made 23 regular-season appearances -- split between the Lakers and Nets -- last year, his first action since 2020. Giles will compete for an Opening Night roster spot in Charlotte but has an uphill battle, as Mark Williams, Nick Richards and Taj Gibson figure to have the upper hand heading into training camp.

Giles and the Lakers agreed to a two-way contract Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers are really thin up front and could use some depth due to injuries. Giles had a decent stint with the Nets before he hit the open market, and he could get some opportunities to impress with the Lakers whenever they are shorthanded.

Giles was waived by the Nets on Thursday, Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report reports.

EDGE Analysis

Once considered the top recruit in his high school class, Giles has dealt with multiple serious knee injuries and made his return to the NBA this season following a two-year hiatus. The big man appeared in 16 games for the Nets but was never truly able to crack the regular rotation for head coach Jacque Vaughn. The 25-year-old will look to catch on with another team, but he can be safely ignored in fantasy leagues.

Brooklyn recalled Giles from the G League's Long Island Nets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Giles was recalled after being sent to the G League earlier Saturday. The 25-year-old was sent to Long Island likely to get additional practice reps.

Giles amassed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across five minutes during Friday's 130-112 victory over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Giles cracked the rotation for just the second time in the past seven games, failing to score in five minutes. Having played in only 12 games all season, Giles has been unable to carve out a consistent role, even with injuries to other players. There is obviously nothing to see here from a fantasy perspective.

Giles ended with 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 15 minutes during Thursday's 124-101 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Giles has now appeared in three of the last four games for Brooklyn, and he played double-digit minutes for the parent club for the first time this season Thursday. While he had an encouraging stat line against the Nuggets, he's unlikely to be a reliable fantasy contributor moving forward, as he's averaging just 6.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.2 minutes per game over five appearances in the NBA this season.

Giles finished with 16 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes in Thursday's 135-103 preseason win over Ra'anana.

EDGE Analysis

Giles appeared in just 20 minutes, but managed to lead all starters in rebounds while finishing as the lone player with a double-double in Thursday's preseason contest. Over two preseason contests, Giles has averaged 10 points and seven rebounds over 15.5 minutes per game for the Nets.

Giles will start Thursday's contest against Israeli club Maccabi Ra'anana, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giles will get the nod since Nic Claxton is sitting out tonight with a sore glute, per Nets coach Jacque Vaughn. Giles averaged 2.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 9.2 minutes during his previous NBA stint with the Blazers back in the 2020-21 season, and these minutes will be huge for him in his quest to make the Nets' opening night roster.

The Nets signed Giles to a one-year contract Friday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giles made his last NBA appearance in 2020-21 for the Trail Blazers. In 38 games, he averaged 2.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 9.2 minutes. The 25-year-old big man will likely compete for a depth role in the Nets' frontcourt.