Jalen Slawson turns 27

Forward wears No. 18 entering his fourth NBA season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Join us in wishing Jalen Slawson a HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY! https://t.co/ws85rItwJw Via @NBA on X

What happened: The NBA recognized Jalen Slawson after opening training camp in September as he celebrated his birthday on Thursday, October 22.

Why it matters: Slawson operates on a two-way contract signed July 22, carrying developmental roster eligibility during the 2026-27 regular season.

What to watch: Two-way active list designations continue through the opening week of the regular-season schedule.

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@NBA 2026-10-22T12:00:21.624001+00:00

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