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With the Magic dealing with several injuries, Alex Morales stepped up in last night's seven-point win over the Kings. He finished with seven points and seven rebounds, knocking down one three. Morales played 29 minutes, the fifth-most on the team, helping Orlando secure the victory.

Minnesota has signed Johni Broome to a two-way contract, filling their recently-vacated spot. This is a big opportunity for Broome, the sophomore center who had enticing plug-and-play potential coming out of Auburn. Congrats, Johni!

The Lakers have added rookie Carson Cooper, who was recently waived by the Grizzlies, on a two-way deal. Congrats, Carson! To make room for Cooper, Los Angeles released Lawson Lovering, who they signed earlier this season.

Javon Small has been stepping up as the Grizzlies' backup point guard with Scotty Pippen Jr. sidelined by injury. In last night's 16-point win over the Raptors, Small finished with nine points, two rebounds, and five assists, knocking down one three. He played 24 minutes, the fifth-most on the team.

Micah Peavy joins the Thunder on a two-way deal and is already finding minutes amid injuries after a promising rookie season with New Orleans.

Memphis has finally brought Richie Saunders, their 2026 second-round pick, onto the roster, giving him a two-way deal to start his career. This is an encouraging sign for Saunders as he recovers from an ACL tear. Congrats, Richie! To make room for Saunders, the Grizzlies released rookie Carson Cooper.

Braden Smith remained in the Pacers' starting lineup last night despite the team having more players available than in its previous game. The rookie two-way player helped Indiana secure a win over the Grizzlies, finishing with 10 points, five assists, one rebound, two steals, and two blocks.

Rookie Jaylin Sellers tied for the team lead with 14 points in the Bulls' blowout loss last night, despite playing just 14 minutes. He knocked down four catch-and-shoot threes on seven attempts, adding three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block.

Toronto has filled their final two-way spot, picking up former New York Knicks wing Kevin McCullar. Congrats, Kevin!

Bryce Hopkins scored a career-high 18 points for the Nuggets last night, shooting an impressive 6/7 from the field. He made several strong drives to the rim and went 5/8 from the free-throw line. The rookie two-way player also contributed four rebounds, one assist, and two steals, continuing his strong stretch of play for Denver.