Nets sign-and-waive Dwight Murray Jr. and Isaiah Wong to secure G League rights

Brooklyn signed then waived Murray Jr. and Wong to obtain their Long Island Nets rights and potential G League bonuses ahead of camp.

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- Signed both players and waived them shortly after.
- Primary purpose is to secure G League (Long Island) rights and allow a possible $91,000 cash bonus on top of G League pay.
- Players may appear in Brooklyn camp but were not added to the NBA roster.
- Dwight Murray Jr.: Summer League participant for Brooklyn; two prior G League seasons; modest G League production.
- Isaiah Wong: 21 NBA games across prior seasons plus overseas experience in Europe; strong G League scoring history.
- Both projected to join Long Island Nets and help depth for the 2026-27 developmental season.
- Transaction reported Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Brooklyn camp opening Sept. 29 and Long Island’s season in November.
- Follows earlier trades for Murray Jr.’s and Wong’s rights earlier in the month, per the report.

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