Spellman has signed a contract with Korean club Anyang KGC, Jung Ji-wook of JumpBall reports.
Spellman appeared in 95 NBA games between the Hawks and the Warriors after being drafted by Atlanta with the 30th overall pick in 2018. It's possible he makes his way back to the NBA eventually since he's just 24 years old.
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Omari Spellman: Productive against Westchester
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Spellman compiled 17 points (5-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes in Friday's 130-124 loss to Westchester.
Spellman had inconsistent results over much of the year, but he scored in double figures during each of the final two games of the regular season. He's now averaging 7.9 points and 5.0 rebounds over 20.8 minutes per contest heading into the playoffs.
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Omari Spellman: Hauls in nine rebounds
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Spellman totaled four points (1-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes in Tuesday's 106-103 win over the Mad Ants.
Spellman was incredibly inefficient and shot just 10 percent from the floor Tuesday, but he led the BayHawks on the boards during the narrow victory over Fort Wayne. He's been in the starting lineup for five of the first nine games of the season, averaging 8.1 points and 5.8 rebounds over 22.7 minutes per contest during that time.
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Omari Spellman: Team leader on boards
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Spellman posted eight points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds and three steals over 29 minutes in Wednesday's 127-87 win over the G League Ignite.
Spellman joined the starting five for the first time this season against the Ignite, but he was the only starter for the BayHawks to not score in double figures Wednesday. However, he put up a team-high 10 rebounds in the blowout win. He's now averaging 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds over 22.1 minutes per game to begin the year, although it's not yet clear whether his starting role will continue.
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Omari Spellman: Scores 15 against Austin
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Spellman logged 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 26 minutes in Saturday's 115-108 loss to the Austin Spurs.
Spellman has carved out a consistent role off the bench early in the G League season, and he was one of the team's top contributors in Saturday's loss. The 23-year-old should continue to see considerable usage for the BayHawks this year, even if he remains in a bench role.
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Omari Spellman: Productive in bench role
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Spellman recorded 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists over 21 minutes in Friday's 138-126 win over Raptors 905.
Spellman has come off the bench in each of the first two games of the G League season, but he's been relatively productive for the BayHawks. During that time, he's averaging 10.5 points and 4.0 assists over 21.3 minutes per game.
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Omari Spellman: Will play in G League bubble
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Spellman will play in the G League bubble with the Erie Bayhawks, freelance journalist Adam Zagoria reports.
Spellman was let go by the Knicks earlier in the year to make room for Taj Gibson. The Pelicans' organization has some interest in Spellman, since it is the BayHawks' parent club.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Expected to be waived
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Spellman is expected to be waived, with the Knicks planning to sign veteran Taj Gibson, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Nothing is set in stone yet, but Spellman will likely be cut before seeing action for the Knicks this season. Even if he lands with another team, he's unlikely to see a workload that would lead to fantasy-relevant production.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Set for season debut
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Spellman (knee) is active for Wednesday's game against Utah, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.
The 23-year-old has been sidelined by a sore right knee, but he could finally make his season debut Wednesday. Spellman could operate as New York's backup center with Nerlens Noel (ankle) sidelined.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Probable for Wednesday
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Spellman (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Spellman has yet to play this year due to a sore right knee, but it looks like he has a good chance to suit for tomorrow's contest. The 23-year-old power forward likely isn't looking at much of a role right away in his return.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Remains out Monday
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Spellman (knee) is unavailable for Monday's game in Atlanta.
The 23-year-old's absence will continue after initially being labeled doubtful for Monday's contest. Spellman has yet to make his season debut, and his next opportunity to do so will be Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Doubtful Monday
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Spellman (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Spellman has yet to see the court this season due to right knee soreness, but the fact he's doubtful and not already ruled out is a step in the right direction.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Out again Saturday
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Spellman (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
The 23-year-old has yet to make his season debut as he continues to battle right knee soreness. It's unclear when Spellman is expected to be able to retake the court.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Out Thursday
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Spellman (knee) is out Thursday against the Raptors.
Spellman has yet to make his season debut due to right knee soreness. It's not clear when he'll be able to play, and he should be considered day-to-day for now.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Out Tuesday
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Spellman (knee) is out Tuesday against the Cavaliers.
A sore right knee has prevented Spellman from making his season debut, and that won't change Tuesday. His next chance to take the floor arrives Thursday against the Raptors.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Not available Sunday
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Spellman (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Spellman has yet to make his Knicks debut while he continues to tend to a sore right knee. Even once he returns to full health, Spellman isn't expected to be included in head coach Tom Thibodeau's rotation.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Ruled out with sore knee
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Spellman (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the 76ers, Ian Begley of SNY reports.
A sore right knee will keep the Villanova product out of a second straight game to begin the season. The Knicks also play Sunday against Milwaukee, so Spellman will likely miss that contest as well.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Ruled out for opener
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Spellman has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener versus the Pacers due to a sore right knee.
Spellman isn't expected to be a regular part of head coach Tom Thibodeau's rotation to begin the season, so his absence Wednesday likely won't affect how the minutes are distributed among the Knicks' big men.
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Knicks' Omari Spellman: Headed to New York
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Spellman was traded from the Timberwolves to the Knicks on Sunday in exchange for Ed Davis, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Spellman and teammate Jacob Evans will head to the Knicks as part of the deal. The 2018 first-rounder was part of Minnesota's G League club after being dealt in February, but he averaged 7.6 points and 4.5 rebounds over 18.1 minutes per game with the Warriors last season.
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Timberwolves' Omari Spellman: Fills stat sheet
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Spellman registered 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-126 win over the Vipers.
Spellman has looked impressive for the Wolves and was doing enough to be considered for a promotion to the Timberwolves roster. However, it's unclear when he and the rest of the Wolves will be able to take the floor again, however, as the G League has suspended its season indefinitely amid coronavirus concerns.
