Tarik Black

Black was attempting to earn his way back into the league after having not played in an NBA game since the 2017-18 season, when he appeared in 51 games for the Rockets. All three players were long-shots to make the Nuggs opening night roster. 

Black last played in the NBA in 2017-18, when he appeared in 51 games (two starts) for the Rockets, averaging 3.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 10.5 minutes, while shooting 59% from the floor. He's spent the last few seasons bouncing around overseas. He's a longshot to make the Nuggets opening day roster. 

Black appeared in 51 games with the Rockets last season, averaging 3.5 points and 3.2 rebounds across 10.5 minutes. The 26-year-old big man will head overseas for the upcoming season, as it's unlikely he garnered a significant offer from an NBA team.

Black drew the start at center with Clint Capela sitting for rest in the regular-season finale. The fourth-year big man responded with his second double-double of the season and best scoring total since Jan. 10. Black has proven capable of providing some scoring and rebounding punch off the bench during his career, but Nene Hilario has been the preferred first option off the bench behind Capela for head coach Mike D'Antoni for the majority of the season whenever he's been healthy. Black should have a role in the postseason rotation, but he's unlikely to see more than the 10.5 minutes per game he averaged this season unless there's an injury in front of him.