The Sacramento Kings announced October 15, 2026, that they have converted forward Leaky Black to a two-way contract. Black, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 209 pounds, joins the Kings with NBA and G League experience.
Leaky Black has played parts of two NBA seasons, appearing in a total of 41 games with 12 starts for the Charlotte Hornets in 2023-24 and the Washington Wizards in 2025-26. He has averaged 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 17.5 minutes per game in his NBA career.
In the 2025-26 season, Black also played 24 regular season games with the Capital City Go-Go, the Washington Wizards’ G League affiliate, averaging 9.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.0 steals in 35.7 minutes per game.
Before turning professional, Black played five seasons at the University of North Carolina (2018-23), participating in 155 games and averaging 5.5 points and 4.7 rebounds.
The terms of Black’s two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings were not disclosed.
CSB Take
The Sacramento Kings’ decision to convert Leaky Black to a two-way contract provides the team with a versatile forward who has shown defensive prowess and adaptability at both the NBA and G League levels. This move allows Black to continue developing within the Kings’ system while offering roster flexibility. His experience and skill set position him as a valuable depth option as the Kings prepare for the upcoming NBA season.
Source: Original report
