Charge Acquire Alatishe in Trade

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Charge have acquired the rights to Warith Alatishe from the Texas Legends in exchange for the rights to Zhaire Smith, the team announced today. The trade does not require a physical.

Alatishe (6-7, 200, Oregon State) played in 34 total games for the Legends this year, averaging 8.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 steals in 23.5 minutes per game. He also played in the NBA G League with the Legends and Clippers the previous two seasons after going undrafted in 2022.

Smith played in 29 total games for the Charge this year, averaging 7.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 21.5 minutes per game. He originally joined the Charge as an affiliate player prior to the 2023-24 season.