Bobby Marks: Duke PF Vernon Carey, Jr. — the 32nd pick in the draft — is signing a four-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. The contract is expected to have the most guaranteed money among second round picks in the 2020 draft class.
Vernon Carey Rumors
Rick Bonnell: Mitch Kupchak said Vernon Carey Jr., looked “a bit out of shape” playing for Duke last season, then lost around 30 pounds. Hornets drafted him 32nd.
Shams Charania: Sources: Charlotte is picking Vernon Carey at No. 32 in the NBA Draft.
18 Nov 20
NBA teams are permitted to schedule 10 visits of up to 4.5 hours with draft-eligible players for in-person evaluations, interviews or medical evaluation. Five of the Heat’s 10 workouts have been confirmed though league sources or the prospects themselves: North Carolina guard Cole Anthony, Vanderbilt wing player Aaron Nesmith and power rotation players Precious Achiuwa (Memphis), Vernon Carey Jr. (Duke) and Zeke Nnaji (Arizona).
Ian Begley: Duke’s Vernon Carey Jr. said he’s had Zoom interviews with both the Knicks and Nets. He doesn’t want to disclose the teams he’s worked out with but said they include teams both in and outside of the lottery.
Barry Jackson: I’m told the Heat conducted a private workout with Duke power forward/center Vernon Carey Jr., last week, after interviewing him the day before. Miami has been focusing on several big men in its 10 permitted pre-draft workouts.
