Hoop DossierLeaky Black
Sacramento Kings · Forward · 6′6″ 209 lb · age 27 · North Carolina · 4th season
Season averages appear after his first game (Wed, Oct 21).
What's being said
10 items this season- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report ·
In Tuesday's game against Portland, the starting lineup included Leaky Black and Payton (heard as "Alfred Payton"; likely Elfrid Payton).
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report ·
Leaky Black signed a two-way contract with the Kings 'yesterday'. The host says this on Friday, so the date is likely 2026-10-15.
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Opinion ·
Host's view: Leaky Black has played extremely well in preseason but is probably about the seventh forward on the roster.
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report ·
Players who have logged preseason minutes include Leaky Black (first halves of competitive games), Newton (heard as "Tristan Newton"; likely Tristen Newton) and Karaban (heard as "Caraban"; likely Alex Karaban).
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis ·
Newton (heard as "Tristan Newton"; likely Tristen Newton), Leaky Black, Locken (likely Viktor Lakhin) and Payton (heard as "Alfred Payton"; likely Elfrid Payton) are in the mix for a possible 15th roster spot. Payton is the one veteran in the group.
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Opinion ·
Host opinion: Leaky Black has played extremely well in camp and preseason. He has length, athleticism and shooting the Kings need, and can play multiple positions; he is 27.
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report ·
Leaky Black started the preseason game against Portland.
- Podcast Locked On Kings host · Prediction ·
Host view: he doesn't know how Locken (likely Viktor Lakhin) fits once the centers get healthy. The final two-way decision likely comes down to Newton (likely Tristen Newton) vs Leaky Black, and Black's start may give him an edge for the two-way, though not for the 15th roster spot.
- Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Opinion ·
The host says Mogbo (heard as "Jonathan Mogul"; likely Jonathan Mogbo) has had a spectacular preseason, and that there is good buzz around Leaky Black.
- Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Prediction ·
Host prediction: the final two-way spot will be highly contested. He thinks Newton (heard as "Tristan Newton") has made his mark, and that Leaky Black, who started this game, will also be in the conversation.
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 15 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | @CLE L | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 10 | MIA L | 32 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr 9 | CHI L | 41 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 7 | CHI L | 24 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 5 | @BKN L | 42 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 4 | @MIA L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 29 | @POR L | 22 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 27 | @GSW L | 42 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | @UTA W | 40 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 22 | @NYK L | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 12 | @ORL L | 28 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar 8 | @NOP L | 31 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 5 | UTA L | 39 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar 3 | @ORL L | 31 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | @ATL L | 30 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Availability
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Recent changes
- Oct 16Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs SAS (preseason)
Who called it
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