The Nets want to retain David Duke Jr. for next season, according to sources. Duke, who spent last season with the Nets on a two-way contract, is a restricted free agent after Brooklyn tendered him a qualifying offer as a two-way player, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed. Brooklyn tender was first reported by Keith Smith of Spotrac. The qualifying offer stands at $1.5 million.
The guard will play for Brooklyn in the upcoming NBA Summer League out in Las Vegas (July 7-17) where he is expected to have a prominent role at Summer League with an opportunity to compete for a roster spot for the 2022-23 season, a source disclosed.