The Brooklyn Nets signed former Alabama star Grant Nelson on Wednesday, the group introduced. As per group coverage, the phrases of the deal weren’t launched. Nevertheless, it is probably a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract.
After going undrafted, Nelson performed for the Nets’ Summer time League group however didn’t open coaching camp with a deal amid a roster crunch. His signing comes after a number of Brooklyn roster strikes within the final day.
The Nets waived Dariq Whitehead and Drew Timme on Tuesday earlier than reducing Fabno Zeng on Wednesday. In addition they signed a number of gamers — Terry Roberts, Tre Scott and Malachi Smith — earlier than waiving them and sending them to their G League affiliate, the Lengthy Island Nets.
It stays to be seen whether or not Brooklyn will take an identical route with Nelson.
Nets signal former Alabama star Grant Nelson as common season approaches
Nelson was the No. 62 participant on ESPN’s prime 100 large board getting into the draft. The 6-foot-11 ahead performed two seasons at Alabama after spending his first three school campaigns at North Dakota State. He’s coming off a productive marketing campaign throughout which he averaged 11.5 factors, 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks on 52/26/67 taking pictures splits.
Nelson made 5 appearances with the Nets at Summer time League, averaging 6.0 factors, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 57.9 p.c taking pictures from the sector and 28.6 p.c from three. The 23-year-old mentioned in Las Vegas that he was competing for one among Brooklyn’s two-way spots.
“From the start, the Nets had curiosity. I discovered I would go undrafted, after which I simply noticed this is able to be the most effective alternative. The Nets believed in me, they believed in my growth, so I felt prefer it was a superb step for me to return right here,” Nelson mentioned. “I attempt to not assume too far forward. For proper now, I am actually making an attempt to lock in on the roles I am advised to do: rebounding the ball, guarding one via 5. However I imply, it is not possible not to consider what I can grow to be and what I am making an attempt to be as a participant. However I am actually simply seeking to get on the court docket proper now and do issues to get that two-way [spot].”
After signing Tyson Etienne and E. J. Liddell this offseason, the Nets have one open two-way spot. Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson, who’re on normal, non-guaranteed contracts, are battling for Brooklyn’s last normal roster spot. If waived, each are eligible to signal a two-way deal.