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Former Duke Basketball Player Joins Bulls for Summer League

Duke basketball one-and-done DJ Steward will suit up for his hometown NBA team this month.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball guard DJ Steward
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DJ Steward was a five-star recruit and McDonald's All-American out of Chicago in 2020. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 13.0 points and 1.1 steals per game as a Duke basketball one-and-done and full-time starter for the 2020-21 Blue Devils, the program's only squad this century to come up short of an NCAA Tournament invite.

Despite his promising stats as a college rookie, he went undrafted. And the 22-year-old has still never played in an NBA regular season game.

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But Steward will get another chance to impress folks in the league, as he's set to play for his hometown Chicago Bulls at the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, July 12-22.

Their first outing is against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13 at 4:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV).

It won't be DJ Steward's first time participating in Summer League action. He was with the Sacramento Kings in July 2021 and the following year before hopping on board with the Philadelphia 76ers last go-round, including one blistering 36-point outing.

This past season, Steward was on the Maine Celtics roster in the G League, becoming the squad's second-leading scorer at 19.4 points in 29.7 minutes per contest. He added 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game in helping to power the franchise to its first G League Finals.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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