NETS CLAIM 6’8” PAUL EBOUA OFF WAIVERS, LIKELY BOUND FOR LONG ISLAND

Paul Eboua, a 6’8” Cameroonian power forward who played in Italy the last three seasons, is the latest member of the Nets training camp, having been claimed off waivers by Brooklyn Friday afternoon. Shams Charania and Alex Schiffer of The Athletic broke the news...

Eboua, who had been linked to the Nets in mock drafts, went undrafted and was signed by Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat on an Exhibit 10 contract. He was waived two days ago and according to Italian press reports was trying to get a new NBA gig. Eboua is likely to wind up with the Long Island Nets.

The 20-year-old played in Italy in 2019-20, posting averages of 7.4 points and 5.3 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game. He shot…