What happened: Two-way contracts are limited to players in their first four NBA seasons, excluding seasons lost to injury. Blake Wesley is now in his fifth NBA season, making him ineligible for that deal type.

Why it matters: Fifth-year players must be signed to standard contracts, narrowing available roster paths. That leaves a standard deal as the route to stick for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

What to watch: The next step is whether a standard contract spot opens before opening night.