Jeremiah Fears turns 20 on Oct. 14

Slated for expanded role in second season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

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What happened: Jeremiah Fears enters his second NBA season in 2026-27. Preseason play continues ahead of the regular-season opener.

Why it matters: Youth plus expanded opportunity makes his development central to the upcoming season. Early minutes offer a measure of second-year readiness and workload capacity.

What to watch: Rotation decisions out of preseason will clarify his opening workload.

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@NBA 2026-10-14T12:01:26.497529+00:00

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