Bucks draft pick Malique Lewis closing in on deal with Cairns Taipans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Malique Lewis, selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Bucks, is nearing a contract agreement with the Cairns Taipans. Discussions are reportedly at an advanced stage, with sources indicating a deal could be finalized soon. Should he sign, Lewis would take the final import spot on Cairns' roster for the upcoming NBL season. The situation arises as Lewis aims to gain more professional experience in Australia after his draft selection.
- •Malique Lewis is a second-round pick by the Bucks.
- •He is in advanced talks with the Cairns Taipans.
- •A deal is expected to be agreed soon for NBL27.
- •Lewis would fill Cairns' final import roster spot.
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Bucks second-round pick Malique Lewis to remain in Australia?
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