Hinson was likely signed and subsequently waived in order for Golden State to obtain his G League rights. He is expected to spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League.
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Warriors' Blake Hinson: Signs with Warriors
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Hinson has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Warriors, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Hinson was on a two-way deal with the Lakers before being waived Sept. 15, but there was lots of interest in his services, and he chose the Warriors over several teams. He averaged 18.5 points and shot 42.1 percent from three-point range at Pittsburgh last season.
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Blake Hinson: Waived by Los Angeles
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Hinson was waived by the Lakers on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Hinson signed a two-way deal with the Lakers in June and had a relatively strong Summer League, but he will hit free agency ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. The Pitt product will likely draw some interest, but it remains unlikely he will spend much time on an NBA roster during his rookie year.
Lakers' Blake Hinson: Drops 25 points in Summer League
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Hinson logged 25 points (8-22 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists during Saturday's 107-81 win over the Bulls in Summer League.
Hinson scored 21 of his points in the first half before slowing up considerably in the second half. The undrafted rookie out of Pittsburgh inked a two-way deal with the Lakers shortly after the draft and figures to spend most of his rookie campaign in the G League.
