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    Kira Lewis Jr. tallies 13 points, four assists

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    Kira Lewis Jr. accounted for 13 points (4-of-8 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Nets.

    The 13th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Lewis is still looking to cement his status as an NBA player after injuries limited his opportunities in New Orleans. The 25-year-old last appeared in the NBA during the 2023-24 season, so a good showing for the Bucks at the California Classic and in Las Vegas is essential. Despite the Bucks losing by 20 on Sunday, Lewis made sound decisions with the ball as a playmaker for others and in getting his own shots. With Milwaukee rebuilding and having an open two-way contract slot, the door may be open for Lewis, even if he only earns a training camp invite.
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    Kira Lewis Jr. led the Heat with 16 points (7-of-10 FGs), one rebound, four assists, one steal, two three-pointers and five turnovers in a 93-79 win over the Warriors on Tuesday.
    The former lottery pick last played in the NBA during the 2023-24 season. He spent last season with the Wizards’ G League affiliate, and now he’s trying to make it back to the NBA with Miami. This was his second Summer League game, and it went better than his first, where he was held to four points in 20 minutes. Even if he is able to earn a roster spot, Lewis Jr. will likely be on a two-way deal and spend most of his time in the G League once again.
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    According to the NBA’s transactions log, the Washington Wizards have waived Kira Lewis and Leaky Black.
    Lewis, a 2020 lottery pick played in just one game with the Toronto Raptors last season and has struggled to find his footing since tearing his ACL. Black averaged 2.6 points across 26 games with the Charlotte Hornets last season. Neither is expected to be a significant fantasy asset anytime soon.
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    Lewis will be in training camp with the Wizards, facing long odds to make the opening night roster. Not only did Washington select Carlton Carrington Jr. with one of its two first-round picks in June, but the team also acquired Malcolm Brogdon from Portland as part of the Deni Avdija trade. The 13th overall pick in the 2020 draft, Lewis’ development was stunted due to an ACL tear suffered during the 2021-22 season. He split last season between New Orleans, Toronto, and Utah, appearing in 28 games.
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    Clarkson will make his first appearance since March 12, giving the Jazz much-needed scoring off the bench. With Kris Dunn beginning a two-game suspension on Monday, Kira Lewis Jr. will most likely lose out on minutes due to Clarkson’s return. Lewis was not worth rostering while Clarkson was sidelined.
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    Dunn and Smith got into an altercation early in the second quarter of Saturday’s game, with both ruled to have thrown a punch during the exchange. Dunn will miss games against the Mavericks (Monday) and Spurs (Wednesday), with Kira Lewis Jr. being the player most likely to absorb his minutes. Lewis is not a must-stream player, regardless of fantasy league.
  • UTA Point Guard #13
    Utah was outmatched from the jump in this game, and they trailed 47-21 at the end of the first quarter. That opened the door for their reserves to see extra minutes, and Lewis took advantage of the opportunity. He set new season-highs for points and rebounds while tying his season-high for assists, which he set while playing with the Pelicans early in the season. Lewis was sent to Toronto in the Pascal Siakam trade, and he was traded to Utah at the trade deadline. He may be worth keeping an eye on as silly season approaches, but he can’t be relied on for consistent production.
  • UTA Point Guard #11
    Dunn and Smith exchanged words and a few half-hearted fists before cooler heads prevailed, and both players were ejected. Dunn played six minutes off the bench, accounting for two points (1-of-3 FGs) and one rebound. Kira Lewis Jr. has entered the rotation but will not be worth streaming if Dunn is suspended.
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    Lewis has been traded for the second time this season, as he was included in the three-team deal between the Pelicans, Raptors, and Knicks. The 2020 first-round pick hasn’t been in the rotation in Toronto, and that’s unlikely to change in Utah unless the Jazz trade at least one rotation guard (Jordan Clarkson?) before the 3 PM deadline. As for Porter, he’s been sidelined for most of this season due to injury, and his clock isn’t in line with that of the Jazz organization. This move will free up opportunities for first-round picks Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks, so add those two to your watch lists. As for the first-round pick, it will be the least favorable of Clippers/Rockets/Jazz, according to Wojnarowski, likely falling in the late-20s.
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    Brown made his Raptors debut on Thursday, playing 25 minutes off the bench and having a good night shooting the basketball. Making rash judgements based on a one-game sample size would not be wise, but the opportunities to make things happen as a playmaker could be limited. The Raptors have two point guards in starter Immanuel Quickley and backup Dennis Schroder (seven points, five assists, and one 3-pointer in 26 minutes), and Scottie Barnes is going to have the ball in his hands a lot as well. We’ll see if the Raptors hold onto Brown through the trade deadline, as he’ll have no shortage of suitors, especially among teams looking to make a run in the postseason. Fellow newcomers Jordan Nwora and Kira Lewis Jr. did not see any action on Thursday.
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    Originally, all three players were expected to have to wait another game before playing, but they were able to clear medical in time to suit up for their new team. Brown will have the best chance to make a fantasy impact, though it wouldn’t be shocking if he came off the bench in his first game with the team, which will allow Gary Trent Jr. to get another start. Nwora and Lewis may see the floor, but their roles will likely be minimal.

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    HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that the Spurs have signed Taelon Peter.

    The 54th overall pick in the 2025 draft, Peter spent his rookie season with the Pacers before being waived in July. Injuries to other players led to him playing 38 NBA games last season, and the 6-foot-4 guard averaged 4.5 points in 12.9 minutes per game. San Antonio has already filled all three of its two-way contract slots, likely meaning that Peter will ultimately join the franchise’s G League affiliate. Exhibit 10 players who are waived in training camp receive a bonus if they spend 60 days with the NBA franchise’s G League affiliate.
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    NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that the Wizards signed Alondes Williams.

    With Williams out of two-way contract eligibility, his deal with the Wizards may not be guaranteed but does ensure he’ll be in training camp. Williams had an outstanding 2025-26 season for the Wizards’ G League affiliate, averaging 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. The production was enough to earn him a 10-day contract with the Wizards in February as the team was dealing with multiple injuries on the perimeter. Williams is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball, especially with Trae Young leading a deep perimeter rotation.
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    ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports that the 76ers have had talks with Kevin Love’s agent, Jeff Schwartz.

    The addition of LeBron James via free agency has opened the door for others to consider Philadelphia as a new home, even though the 76ers have limited roster space. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a one-year deal, and there have reportedly been conversations between the team and Love’s agent. However, the 76ers have two backup centers on the roster in Adem Bona and offseason signing Ariel Hukporti. Also, the KCP signing filled Philadelphia’s standard contract slots, meaning someone would have to be moved to make room for Love. In a reserve role, the veteran forward/center is unlikely to be in a position to consistently impact fantasy basketball next season.
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    Clippers signed Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract.

    The 7-foot-5 Sharp gets a more secure opportunity to compete when the Clippers open training camp in late September. That’s a far cry from his two training camps with the Mavericks, as he was on Exhibit 10 contracts before being waived ahead of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. In his two seasons with the G League’s Texas Legends, Sharp averaged 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game. Depending on Yanic Konan Niederhäuser’s recovery from a Lisfranc injury that ended his rookie campaign in March, there may be a few opportunities for Sharp to contribute early next season. He certainly isn’t a must-draft player in redraft leagues, but dynasty league managers should keep an eye on the athletic shot blocker.
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    Celtics signed Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract.

    A few days after it was reported that Mitchell was considering a return to college for a fifth season, the former St. John’s wing has officially agreed to a two-way deal with the Celtics. The 40th overall pick in June’s draft, Mitchell suddenly had the opportunity to return to school after a court ruling granted athletes a fifth season of eligibility. Boston has been willing to give two-way players opportunities in the past, and Mitchell’s athleticism and defensive ability may give him a chance to contribute. However, the two-way contract makes him a challenging player to consider in redraft leagues.
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    SNY’s Ian Begley reports that Tyler Nickel is “all in” on beginning his pro career this season.

    In the aftermath of a court decision that now allows college players five seasons of eligibility, CBS Sports reported that Nickel was considering a return to college. In addition to entering the draft in the spring, the former Vanderbilt sharpshooter entered his name into the transfer portal. Another season of college basketball could also earn Nickel more money than a deal with the Knicks, based on projections that he could command seven figures in NIL payments. However, Nickel is reportedly focused on starting his NBA career. The question is whether the Knicks will sign him to a standard contract or a two-way contract, with the latter option allowing the team to save some cap space as the front office finalizes the roster.
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    Jack Kayil re-signed with ALBA Berlin on a contract that runs through the 2030-31 season.

    The 39th overall pick in June’s draft, Kayil appeared likely to remain overseas despite his stated desire to play in the NBA immediately. However, with the Knicks’ need for cap space as the team aims to avoid the second apron, the guard’s chances of landing a standard contract appeared to be slim. Kayil had some positive moments during summer league play, but he did not play at all in the second half of the Knicks’ finale in Las Vegas. New York retains his draft rights, and dynasty league managers can afford to leave Kayil on draft boards for now.
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    The Athletic’s Josh Robbins reported the Wizards will discuss a contract extension with Anthony Davis during the season.

    The report made to sure to point out that, despite Aug. 6 marking the first day that Davis is eligible to sign an extension with Washington, negotiations won’t happen until during the season. AD didn’t suit up for the Wizards last season after they dealt for him, so having him play in some games for them will help both parties figure out if Washington will be his long-term home. The Wizards have plenty of talent on their roster, with AD and Trae Young as veteran stars, while AJ Dybantsa, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson highlight the future faces of the franchise. If they’re able to get things to click, this can be a competitive team in the East next season.
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    Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Nuggets, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

    Walker spent the last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague. Prior to that, he spent seven seasons in the NBA. Walker 12.4 points and 23.4 minutes per game in 2024-25 with the Sixers. He’ll earn the veteran minimum with the Nuggets.
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    Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

    Brooks only played 56 games last year, breaking a streak of three consecutive seasons with at least 72 games played. Still, Brooks averaged a career-high 20.2 points per game in his first year in Phoenix. That seems to have made an impression as the Suns decided to lock up the 30-year-old guard for the foreseeable future. With the team bringing in Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard this offseason, it could be tough to repeat the usage that led to his career-high scoring.