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Bucks' draft night trade proves fruitless after latest update (for now) Bucks draft pick Malique Lewis is returning to Australia.

AUGUST 27 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Remaining overseas in 2026-27 Lewis will continue playing overseas during the 2026-27 season, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Lewis was selected with the 60th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, 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.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks have made their stance on Malique Lewis clear as roster overflows Malique Lewis, the Milwaukee Bucks' pick in this past NBA Draft, is set to spend this coming season overseas.

AUGUST 21 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks still waiting for vindication after fruitless draft night trade The Milwaukee Bucks traded back into the NBA Draft to get Malique Lewis. So far, he has struggled to make an impact in Summer League.

JULY 17 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM