The Charlotte Hornets have remained active throughout the offseason. Following the hire of Charles Lee, the team continues to add talented players to the roster for the first-year head coach.
The Hornets enter the season with high hopes that the organization can finally get away from the mediocrity the team has been struggling with for years. As the team continued to put together a well-balanced rotation of young guys and seasoned veterans, Charlotte made a move to bring in a former first-round pick to join the mix.
"Free agent center Harry Giles has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets,” Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Sunday. “The Duke alum and North Carolina native returns home for a chance to compete for a roster spot with the Hornets.”
Giles was drafted with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers before being dealt to the Sacramento Kings in a draft-night deal.
The forward was drafted in the first round with high expectations considering his untapped potential. Unfortunately, injuries derailed Giles' career before it even got started.
Missing his rookie season, the versatile player would debut the following year in 2018. In 165 total career games, the ACC product has averaged 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
Now, the 26-year-old gets another chance with the Hornets as the team looks to bolster the team's frontcourt depth.