After Wood suffered a knee ailment that kept him out through the stretch run of the season, the Lakers signed Harry Giles III to a two-way contract in early March. But instead of helping them with one of their big roster weaknesses, Giles played in seven games for them and got a very scant amount of playing time — 19 minutes in total to be exact.

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Harry Giles III has reportedly agreed to a training camp contract with the Charlotte Hornets.

On Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Giles will sign a deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Via Charania: "Free agent center Harry Giles has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets,

The Charlotte Hornets went to the well of unrealized potential to sign the former Duke standout to a one year contract.

With only a few weeks remaining before the 2024–25 season begins, the Charlotte Hornets are bolstering the depth of their frontcourt. NBA insider Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic revealed on X (previously Twitter) on Sunday that center Harry Giles would be joining the Hornets on a one-year deal.