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After developing as a pro in the NBA G League following a Duke basketball one-and-done campaign as a full-time starter and double-digit scorer for five-time

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 15

DJ Steward is playing his cards right for the Lakers this summer

DJ Steward has taken advantage of his opportunities during Las Vegas Summer League and might have played his way onto the Lakers roster. LAS VEGAS — For fans, Summer League games in Sin City are a fun time to enjoy some hoops during the dog days of the NBA offseason.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 7

Who is DJ Steward? NBA hopeful racking up the points for LA Lakers at Summer League, he studies Luka Doncic

Summer League is underway, providing a fresh chance for developmental players to try and prove themselves. The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the teams to kick off NBA Summer League in the California Classic.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Cole Swider & DJ Steward Shine In California Classic Opener

Los Angeles Lakers basketball is officially back as the team kicked off their summer by participating in the California Classic held at Chase Center. The California Classic includes the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat along with the Lakers, and the four teams are set to play each other once.

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Chicago Bulls News / Duke Basketball Report / July 6

DJ Steward Making The Most Of His Summer League Opportunity

As the former Blue Devil impresses with the Lakers Covid must have been a really disorienting experience for Duke basketball players. They were staying at the Washington Duke, playing in an empty arena and games were postponed or canceled repeatedly.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 5

Los Angeles Lakers Sign Former Duke Star For NBA Summer League

DJ Steward has spent the last four seasons playing in the G League. He finished the 2024-25 regular season with averages of 19.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 49.9% from the field 34.4% from the three-point range in 29 games (26 starts).

Chicago Bulls News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 29

Duke Basketball Products Highlight G League Showcase Invites

DJ Steward, a 2020-21 Duke basketball one-and-done, began this season on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls but hasn't logged his first NBA regular season outing.

Chicago Bulls News / Bleacher Nation / December 28, 2024

Bulls Reportedly Sign New Player to Two-Way Contract (UPDATE: DJ Steward Waived)

The Chicago Bulls are making a change to their two-way contract roster spots. According to Jamal Collier of ESPN, the Bulls have signed Emanuel Miller to a two-way deal.

NBA News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 15, 2024

Duke Basketball National Champ Jahlil Okafor Too Gifted for G League

Entering the Indiana Mad Ants' 119-107 road win over the Windy City Bulls on Sunday afternoon, Duke basketball product Jahlil Okafor was averaging a notably encouraging 17.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across the first 12 games in the 28-year-old's latest pursuit of a return to the NBA.

Chicago Bulls News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 21, 2024

Former Duke Basketball Guard Erupts Off Bench in G League

DJ Steward, an All-ACC Freshman Team performer in his 2020-21 Duke basketball campaign, still hasn't seen any action in an NBA regular season game. But the 23-year-old guard is on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls this season, and he's been putting up some lofty numbers of late for the franchise's G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.

Chicago Bulls News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 15, 2024

Duke Basketball One-And-Done Scores First Preseason Points for Bulls

DJ Steward played 14 minutes between the Chicago Bull's first two preseason outings. But the 2020-21 Duke basketball guard didn't score in either of those games, finishing 0-for-3 from the field and 0-for-2 from three.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / July 22, 2024

Bulls Officially Add DJ Steward On Two-Way Deal

The Chicago Bulls have officially signed guard DJ Steward to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release. Steward, 22, is 6-foot-2 and went undrafted out of Duke in 2021.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / July 21, 2024

Bulls sign G DJ Steward to two-way contract

The Chicago Bulls signed free agent guard DJ Steward to a two-way contract on Sunday. A Chicago native, Steward, 22, was a standout for the Bulls' Las Vegas Summer League team, including a 37-point effort on Friday against Atlanta.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 21, 2024

Chicago Bulls Reportedly Sign Former Duke Star

There are not many big NBA free agents remaining, but teams can still find value at this stage of the summer. This can often come via two-way contracts, which allows players to spend time at both the NBA and G League level without occupying a standard roster spot.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 21, 2024

Bulls Signing DJ Steward To Two-Way Contract

The Chicago Bulls are signing shooting guard DJ Steward to a two-way contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Steward, 22, is 6-foot-2 and went undrafted out of Duke in 2021.

Chicago Bulls News / Fastbreak on SI / July 10, 2024

Chicago Bulls Sign Ex-Duke Star For NBA Summer League

DJ Steward is coming off a season where he played for the Maine Celtics (G League affiliate of the Boston Celtics). He finished the regular season with averages of 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range in 32 games (five starts).