David Duke Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Signs deal with Suns Duke signed a training camp contract with the Suns on Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Duke was on a two-way contract with the Spurs for the 2024-25 season. He was a prominent player for their G League affiliate in Austin, where he averaged 16.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Houston Duke (undisclosed) isn't on the list of inactive players for Thursday's preseason game versus the Rockets, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Duke will be available to make his preseason debut Thursday after missing time for an undisclosed reason. However, as a two-way player, Duke isn't expected to see much playing time for San Antonio this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Duke (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Heat, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Duke's final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Thursday in Houston. He is under a two-way contract with San Antonio for a second season and will likely spend most of the campaign in the G League.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Duke (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Duke will miss his third consecutive preseason contest Saturday due to an undisclosed issue. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Heat.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Duke (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Duke will miss a second straight preseason game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Utah.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Monday Duke (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Thunder, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Duke will sit Monday, and it is unclear when he will return to game action while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old signed a two-way contract with the Spurs in July, and he will likely spend most of his time with the Austin Spurs buried behind a plethora of bench guys in Malaki Branham, Malachi Flynn, Blake Wesley and Julian Champagnie.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 27, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Inks deal with San Antonio The Spurs signed Duke (undisclosed) to a two-way contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Duke made four NBA appearances for San Antonio in 2023-24, averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12.8 minutes. This season, the 24-year-old guard is set to split time between the Spurs and their G League affiliate. While Duke did miss the Summer League due to an undisclosed injury, there is no indication that he will miss any of the 2024-25 campaign.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes unrestricted free agent The Spurs renounced their free agent rights on Duke (ankle) on Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact The Spurs initially extended Duke a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent, but now he's free to negotiate elsewhere. Duke is currently tending to a minor undisclosed injury.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to minor injury Duke will miss Sunday's Summer League game against the Kings due to an undisclosed minor injury, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Duke was a standout performer for the Spurs' G League affiliate last season and is slated to play with the Spurs for Summer League, but he is currently sidelined with a minor injury. Duke is expected to join the team for Summer League in Las Vegas in the coming week.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Becoming restricted free agent San Antonio extended Duke a qualifying offer Sunday, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Impact Duke didn't appear in a game for San Antonio last season until April despite being on a two-way contract. Still, he was a standout performer with the Spurs' G League affiliate and the Spurs will now have the option to match opposing offers.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-way deal with Spurs The Spurs signed Duke to a two-way contract Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Duke has spent the beginning of the 2023-24 season with the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League, averaging 21.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 31.5 minutes across 11 appearances. However, he will split time between the Spurs and their G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by 76ers Duke was waived by the 76ers on Friday, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

Impact Duke was previously on an Exhibit 10 deal, so the 76ers do have his G League rights. Duke only averaged 5.6 minutes across three preseason appearances for the 76ers.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

76ers sign G David Duke Jr. The Philadelphia 76ers signed guard David Duke Jr.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

76ers sign G David Duke Jr. The Philadelphia 76ers signed guard David Duke Jr.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Inks deal with Philadelphia The 76ers signed Duke to an Exhibit 10 deal Tuesday, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Duke averaged 3.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in 9.9 minutes across 23 appearances for the Nets in 2022-23. It's likely that Duke's contract will be converted into a two-way deal so that he can split time between the NBA and G League.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient scoring in victory Duke tallied 24 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals in 24 minutes in Tuesday's Summer League game against Milwaukee.

Impact Duke has let Brooklyn's Summer League team in scoring in each of his last two appearances. The 23-year-old guard played 23 games for the Nets in 2022-23 but is an unrestricted free agent going into next season.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 13 points Duke provided 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-113 loss to the Bucks.

Impact With a handful of Brooklyn's regulars sidelined, Duke made his first NBA appearance since Feb. 28 and posted season highs in points and rebounds. However, Ben Simmons (knee/back) is the only Net on Friday's injury report, so despite his solid play Thursday, Duke might be out of the rotation again Friday.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar showing vs. Wisconsin Duke finished with 25 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes Monday against the Herd.

Impact Duke ended the night tied for the team lead with 25 points but also led Long Island with four turnovers. He continues to serve as one of his team's leading scorers in the regular season and is now averaging 21.7 points to go along with 6.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 steals through 13 games.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Brooklyn Duke was recalled from the G League's Long Island Nets on Wednesday, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Duke has been productive in the G League this season but hasn't seen much playing time with the parent club. He hasn't appeared in a game for Brooklyn since Dec. 10 and seems unlikely to be a significant contributor during Thursday's game against Boston.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club Duke was recalled from the G League's Long Island Nets on Friday, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Duke spent nearly two weeks in the G League but will rejoin the parent club ahead of Friday's game against Milwaukee. Over 14 appearances with Brooklyn this year, he's averaged 3.0 points in 9.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled for Saturday Duke was recalled from the G League ahead of Saturday's game against the Pacers, Brandon Robinson of Bally Sports reports.

Impact Brooklyn is resting nearly all its key rotation players Saturday, so Duke should see significant run. Per 36 minutes this season, he's averaging 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Duke (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Washington, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Duke missed the last two games with a non-COVID illness but will be able to suit up for Wednesday's matchup. He's played single-digit minutes in 10 of his 13 appearances this year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Wednesday Duke (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Washington, Christian Arnold of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Duke has missed back-to-back games due to an illness, but he's being listed as questionable for the first time since picking up the aliment. Regardless, he hasn't been a regular part of Brooklyn's rotation, so his availability shouldn't have a significant impact on the Nets.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Duke (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Orlando, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Duke will be unable to suit up for a second consecutive game due to a non-COVID illness. His continued absence shouldn't significantly impact the Nets' rotation.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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