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The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Jahmir Young to an Exhibit 10 contract Wednesday and waived forward Cole Swider in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Young, who played for the Miami Heat last season, will work with coach JJ Redick’s staff as the Lakers prepare for their final preseason game Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Lakers make pair of roster moves

The Lakers have added two players as they work through the final days of preseason, bringing in guard Jahmir Young and forward Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones on Exhibit 10 contracts.

Lakers Sign Young, Tait-Jones To Camp Deals

After waiving small forward Cole Swider, the Lakers have made a subsequent move, signing free agent guard Jahmir Young to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic (Twitter link).

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Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Heat Declining Team Option On Jahmir Young

The Heat are declining their 2026/27 team option on point guard Jahmir Young, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The option was worth $2.4MM.

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Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / April 11

Heat converting Jahmir Young to standard contract

The Heat are promoting guard Jahmir Young from his two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Young will receive a two-year contract, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 10

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Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / February 17

Heat likely sitting out buyout market as youth minutes take priority

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Former Maryland Standout On His High Road To NBA Stardom

Jahmir Young arrived at Maryland as a transfer with a lot to prove, and when he left, he left as one of the best Guards in Maryland history. Today, the 25-year-old is carving out a professional path that looks increasingly promising for NBA stardom.

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NBA News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / February 15

Former Maryland Terp Jahmir Young Makes His Way To The NBA Rising Stars

The former star guard of the Maryland Terrapins, Jahmir Young, is heading to NBA All-Star Weekend. The Miami Heat two-way player has been selected as an

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 12

Ace Bailey, Bub Carrington, Jahmir Young Added To Rising Stars Event

Jazz forward Ace Bailey, Wizards guard Bub Carrington and Heat guard Jahmir Young have been selected to participate in Friday’s Rising Stars competition as injury replacements, the NBA announced in a series of tweets.

NBA News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / January 28

Former Maryland Point Guard Named Player Of The Week In NBA G League

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 20, 2025

Heat to sign Jahmir Young

The Heat and free agent guard Jahmir Young have reached an agreement on a deal, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). According to Scotto, Young will get a chance to compete for one of Miami’s two-way contract slots.

Chicago Bulls News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 20, 2025

Despite A Recent 37-Point Explosion In the NBA Summer League, Jahmir Young Waived By the Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Jahmir Young after signing Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. This move comes on the heels of a recent 37-point explosion by Young against the Milwaukee Bucks in a 102-96 victory during the 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.

Chicago Bulls News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 17, 2025

Former Terp Jahmir Young sets Bulls Summer League scoring record

Former Terp Jahmir Young is absolutely shining in the NBA Summer League with the Chicago Bulls. He put up a performance for the ages last night, dropping 37 points in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Chicago Bulls News / Ball Exclusives / July 17, 2025

Jahmir Young drops 40, leads Bulls over Bucks

The Chicago Bulls may have found a needle in a haystack. Jahmir Young, who will be entering his sophomore season with the Bulls next season, went off for 40 points in Chicago’s latest Summer League game.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / February 19, 2025

Bulls To Sign Jahmir Young, Waive Injured Adama Sanogo

The Chicago Bulls are making a change to one of their two-way roster spots, according to NBA insiders Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and Chris Haynes. Following the news from Haynes that the team would waive big man Adama Sanogo, Scotto reported that guard Jahmir Young would fill the vacant spot.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / February 19, 2025

Former Maryland basketball star signs NBA deal

According to a recent report, former Maryland basketball star, Jahmir Young, has signed an NBA deal. The Chicago Bulls are parting ways with forward Adama Sonoga and Young is filling his slot as a two-way player.

Denver Nuggets News / DC Sports King / August 1, 2024

Jahmir Young earns another opportunity for NBA after strong Summer League

Former Maryland Terrapins standout guard Jahmir Young has achieved a significant milestone in his basketball career by signing an Exhibit-10 contract with the Denver Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 29, 2024

Denver Nuggets Reportedly Sign Talented Scorer

Jahmir Young is coming off an extremely productive season of college basketball for Maryland. He finished the year with averages of 20.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 40.4% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range in 32 games.

College Basketball News / DC Sports King / July 2, 2024

Ex-Maryland star Jahmir Young lands first NBA shot with Nuggets

After going undrafted in last week’s NBA Draft former Maryland star guard Jahmir Young is headed to the Mile High to continue his basketball career. Young signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Denver Nuggets with hopes of using this year’s Summer League to showcase what he can bring to the organization.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 20, 2024

Maryland to ride Jahmir Young’s hot hand vs. Michigan State

For most of the season, Maryland's offense has been a one-man show. The Terrapins (11-7, 3-4 Big Ten) will look for leading scorer Jahmir Young to deliver another scintillating performance on Sunday afternoon when Michigan State visits College Park, Md.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 22, 2023

Jahmir Young (37 points) carries Maryland past UCLA

Jahmir Young scored a career-high 37 points, including nine straight down the stretch to stem a furious UCLA rally, and Maryland beat the Bruins 69-60 for their fourth consecutive loss.