Malique Lewis, selected 60th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2026 NBA Draft, is nearing a deal with the NBL’s Cairns Taipans for the upcoming season. The 21-year-old forward, who averaged 6.9 PPG, 4.3 RPG, and 2.0 APG with the Southeast Melbourne Phoenix, will now be classified as an import player. Despite a setback in the Summer League, he has potential as a three-and-D player. Lewis aims to regain confidence in a familiar league as he transitions from the Next Star program.
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