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Lewis will continue playing overseas during the 2026-27 season, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Lewis was selected with the 60th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and had his rights traded to the Bucks, though he'll remain in Australia for the time being. Over 25 appearances for the South East Melbourne Phoenix last year, he averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 21.3 minutes per tilt. The 21-year-old forward is expected to join the Cairns Taipans this season, according to Olgun Uluc of ESPN.
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Bucks' Malique Lewis: Headed to Milwaukee
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The Wizards selected Lewis with the No. 60 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and traded him to the Magic, who traded his rights to the Bucks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Lewis has displayed elite versatility at numerous stops. He played professionally in Spain as a teenager before spending a year in the G League. Over the past two seasons, he's been in Australia, starring as a defensive specialist. Lewis averaged 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.2 minutes per game on 45/38/82 shooting splits last season.
