The Nets are signing Yongxi Cui to a two-way contract, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (via Twitter). The move is official, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).
Also known as “Jacky,” Cui is a 6’8″ wing who graduated from the NBA Global Academy and played for the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association this past season. He went undrafted in June, making him an unrestricted free agent.
The 21-year-old also suited up for China’s World Cup team last summer before posting solid numbers in the CBA in 2023/24 — he averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game in 56 appearances for Guangzhou, with a .520/.365/.783 shooting line.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Cui would be signing a two-way deal with the Nets covering two seasons. Cui worked out for Brooklyn prior to the draft, per NetsDaily, and played for Portland’s Summer League team, seeing limited action in three games.
Cui joins Jaylen Martin as players on two-way deals with the Nets. The team now has one two-way opening.
“Jacky” huh?
Kinda like Kirilenko, back when Prokhorov still owned the team.
The Nets are doing a good job building for once