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Dishes out six assists in SL loss Nowell notched 14 points (4-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, two steals and one rebound across 31 minutes in Saturday's 91-73 Summer League loss to the Pacers.

Impact Nowell wasn't very efficient but still finished as the Pelicans' second-leading scorer. Additionally, the 26-year-old point guard dished out a team-high six assists. He reached the 20-point mark in two of his five Las Vegas Summer League appearances, reaching double figures in three of those outings.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 20 points in SL loss Nowell recorded 20 points (3-13 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's Summer League loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Nowell was inefficient from the field in Wednesday's loss, but he made up for it at the charity stripe to lead the Pelicans in scoring. The Kansas State product last saw NBA regular-season action in 2023-24 with the Raptors, playing in just one game. He's spent the last couple of seasons in the G League but is using the Summer League to showcase his talents in the hopes of catching on with an NBA team for training camp.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points in Summer League Nowell produced 20 points (7-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, four rebounds and five steals in 31 minutes of Thursday's 105-92 Summer League loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Nowell, who has had some excellent moments in the G League, has just one career NBA appearance. He made a strong impression Thursday and could be in the mix for a training camp invitation.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Houston The Rockets waived Nowell on Monday, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Nowell is expected to report to Houston's G League affiliate -- the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Nowell made his NBA regular-season debut last year with the Raptors, posting two points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal in four minutes.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs deal with Houston Nowell and the Rockets agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal Tuesday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nowell was with the Raptors on a two-way deal in 2023-24, but he made only one appearance for the season. In Houston, he'll be considered a long shot to make the final roster.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Waive Markquis Nowell To Clear Up Roster Spot For 905 Standout The Toronto Raptors have waived Markquis Nowell to create an open roster spot to sign Mouhamadou Gueye to a two-way contract

MARCH 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Waived by Raptors The Raptors waived Nowell on Monday, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact The Raptors needed to part ways with Nowell to make room for Mouhamadou Gueye. Nowell made just a single appearance for the Raptors this season for a total of four minutes.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former K-State basketball stars to participate in NBA All-Star Weekend 'Up Next Game' Keyontae Johnson and Markquis Nowell will both be part of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend as rookies.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Out indefinitely with hammy strain Nowell sustained a left hamstring strain Saturday in the G League Raptors 905's 97-91 win over the Delaware Blue Coats and is considered out indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet...

Impact The Raptors' G League affiliate hasn't provided a precise timeline for Nowell's return, though Murphy notes that the rookie point guard's injury is viewed as more than a day-to-day concern. As a result, Nowell's potential availability for the G League Next Up Game on Feb. 18 during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis could be affected. One of Toronto's three two-way players, Nowell has made just one four-minute appearance at the NBA level but has been a key performer for the 905 throughout the campaign. Over his 20 total appearances in the G League in 2023-24, Nowell is averaging 15.3 points (on 42.4 percent shooting from the field), 8.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers and 2.0 steals in 33.1 minutes.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal's Players' Tribune & Markquis Nowell | Raptors Show Full Episode

JANUARY 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Raptors Snap Decade-Long Streak as 5-foot-8 Markquis Nowell Makes NBA Debut The Toronto Raptors saw their 5-foot-8 undrafted rookie Markquis Nowell make his NBA debut on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dishes out four dimes Nowell generated four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 11 minutes during Sunday's 134-93 preseason win over Cairns.

Impact Nowell saw limited playing time during Sunday's matchup but still contributed in several areas and tied for the second-highest assist total on the team. The 23-year-old showed promise during Summer League play, especially as a passer, but it seems unlikely that he sees a sizable role in the NBA once the regular season gets underway.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K24 Summer League: Raptors pull away from Warriors Joe Wieskamp, Gradey Dick and Markquis Nowell help lead Toronto to victory against Golden State.

JULY 15, 2023 • NBA.COM

Sets up teammates in win Nowell tallied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 assists, three rebounds and one block in 30 minutes during Saturday's 108-101 Summer League win over the Warriors.

Impact Nowell displayed impressive scoring efficiency and playmaking abilities in Wednesday's win. While he did record a game-high 12 assists, he also turned the ball over six times. Nowell's 5-foot-7 stature will make it hard for him to stay on the floor at the defensive end in the NBA.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Raptors have a history of small guards who thrive. Markquis Nowell hopes to be next After signing a two-way contract minutes after the NBA draft concluded last month, Nowell is fighting long odds to become an NBA regular.

JULY 14, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Won't play Thursday Nowell is out for Friday's Summer League game against the Nets due to an undisclosed reason, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact It is unclear if Nowell suffered an injury, but he will not play Thursday. With Toronto's Summer League squad holding an 0-3 record, they are unlikely to make the Summer League Playoffs. This means that Nowell will have to wait until the regular season to see game action, where he will split time between the NBA and G League as a two-way player.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Markquis Nowell breaks NCAA tournament record with 19 assists

MARCH 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

'This is a bad boy right here': Jerome Tang, Markquis Nowell after Sweet 16 win

MARCH 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Markquis Nowell's 27 points, passing wizardry vs. Kentucky ✨

MARCH 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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