What happened: A former Syracuse Orange backcourt player has signed a two-way contract with an NBA franchise, per Yahoo Sports.

Why it matters: Two-way deals allow clubs to split a player's service time between the parent roster and the G League affiliate during the 2026-27 regular season. The move places another Orange alumnus on an NBA organizational chart in the opening week of the campaign.

What to watch: Transaction wire clearance will determine the guard's initial assignment between the active NBA roster and the G League.