Brooklyn Nets Reportedly Sign 2-Year NBA Player

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Brooklyn Nets will sign Jacob Gilyard.

On Saturday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets will host the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center in New York.     

Before the game (on Friday), Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that the Nets will sign Jacob Gilyard to a two-way deal.  

Gilyard played in 37 games this season (for the Memphis Grizzlies) and is averaging 4.7 points, 1.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 42.5% from the three-point range.  

Via Scotto: "The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a two-way deal with Jacob Gilyard, league sources told @hoopshype. Gilyard appeared in 37 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season."

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a two-way deal with Jacob Gilyard, league sources told @hoopshype. Gilyard appeared in 37 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. pic.twitter.com/ckhqIUJurf

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) March 2, 2024

Gilyard played one game with the Grizzlies during the 2022-23 season, so this is his second season in the league. 

He has also spent time in the G League and is currently averaging 14.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 9.6 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 36.1% from the field and 37.5% from the three-point range in five regular season games. 

As for the Nets, they are the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 23-36 record in 59 games.  

They are 3-7 over their last ten games but are coming off a 124-97 victory over the Hawks (also at Barclays Center) on Thursday evening. 

Cameron Johnson led the team with 29 points, one rebound, four assists and two steals while shooting 10/15 from the field and 7/11 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time. 

Following the Hawks, the Nets will host the Grizzlies on Monday evening.