Heart Patrick Gardner is being waived by the Nets, per Brian Lewis of The New York Put up (Twitter hyperlink).
Brooklyn had initially signed the 25-year-old to a reported Exhibit 10 contract earlier this week. Ought to they impress in coaching camp, Exhibit 10 signings can see their offers transformed into two-way contracts forward of the beginning of the common season. It seems that could by no means have been the plan right here.
Final yr, the 6’11” massive man inked the identical coaching camp deal and was rapidly waived after going undrafted out of Marist. He spent the 2023/24 season with Brooklyn’s G League affiliate membership, the Lengthy Island Nets. Throughout 28 Showcase Cup and common season bouts, Gardner averaged 7.7 factors on .500/.364/.731 capturing splits, together with 5.1 rebounds an evening.
It appears fairly possible he’s certain for a similar destiny with Lengthy Island once more this season as an affiliate participant, Lewis notes. Ought to he signal with the Lengthy Island Nets and keep rostered for a minimum of 60 days, Gardner will turn into eligible for a bonus value as much as $77.5K.
Gardner additionally signed on to play for Basketball Africa League champions Petro de Luanda of Angola in August, so he’ll have his palms full in terms of professional choices this yr.
