Napier began the 2019-20 season with the Timberwolves. He appeared in 36 games for Minnesota and averaged 9.6 points, 5.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 23.8 minutes. Feb. 5, he was traded to the Wizards. With Washington, Napier appeared in 15 games and averaged 12.0 points, 4.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 25.2 minutes. Overall, Napier set new per-game career highs in points (10.3), assists (5.0), rebounds (2.9) and steals (1.3). He also shot 41.2 percent from the field, 32.0 percent from three and 82.3 percent from the free-throw line. Napier set new single-game career highs of 13 assists, 10 rebounds and four steals. His other single-game season highs were 27 points, four threes and two blocks. He ranked 11th in the NBA in steal percentage (2.5). Napier racked up a triple-doubles Jan. 25 against the Thunder. In 32 minutes, he posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 13 assists, 10 rebounds and two steals. During the 13 contests that Napier saw at least 30 minutes, he averaged 18.4 points, 7.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals.

Napier signed with the Nets in the offseason and spent 2017-18 mostly serving off the bench for Brooklyn. He played in 56 games, starting two, and set new career highs in points per game (9.4) and assists per game (2.6). On Dec. 29, he matched a personal best with a 32-point effort against the Bucks, adding seven assists and four rebounds. He also scored 20-plus on four other occasions. Napier established a new career high for assists in a game with 11 versus the Nuggets on Feb. 6. He also hit a new peak with six 3-pointers as part of a 113-94 victory over the Heat on Apr. 10. Napier shot 83.3 percent from the free throw line, which ranked him second on the club. For the season, he finished fifth on the Nets in total steals (41) and assists (143). He saw action in three playoff games and averaged a postseason-best 8.0 points. In Game 2 of the Nets' first-round series against the 76ers, he scored 13 points off the bench.

Napier's second and final season in Portland was by far his most productive to date. Suiting up in a career-best 74 games, Napier averaged a career-high 20.7 minutes. Not surprisingly, the increased playing time resulted in increased production. The former UConn star finished with personal bests s in both points (8.7) and rebounds (2.3) per game. Napier scored in double figures in 28 games, including five in which he tallied 20 or more points. His improved scoring numbers were the result of career-high percentages in terms of both field goals (42.0 percent) and free throws (84.1 percent), and he also drained 1.1 threes per contest. Napier distributed the ball as well, clearing 2.0 assists per game for the second time in his first four NBA seasons. Toss in his defensive contributions (1.1 steals per game), and it's easy to see why the former No. 24 overall selection (2014) was in high demand in the offseason. Napier signed with Brooklyn as a free agent in the summer of 2018.

Napier joined Portland prior to the 2016-17 season following an offseason trade from Orlando. The former Connecticut standout appeared in 53 games for the Trail Blazers, making two starts. He averaged 9.7 minutes, 4.1 points, 1.3 assists and 1.2 rebounds per contest. Napier shot a career-best 39.9 percent from the floor and 37 percent from 3-point range in his third NBA season. He also shot an efficient 77.6 percent from the free-throw line, up from 73.3 a year earlier. Napier's shooting was on full display when he scored a career-high 32 points in a start against San Antonio on Apr. 10. He knocked down 4-of-7 from beyond the arc in the contest as he registered his first career 30-point game. Napier was effective offensively in his other start, going for 25 points in just 26 minutes against New Orleans on Apr. 12. He had five other games scoring in double figures. Following a hot finish to the regular season, Napier saw his first career postseason action, as he appeared in all four games of the Wolves' first-round loss to Golden State.

Following his rookie season in Miami, Napier was traded within the state of Florida, landing with Orlando ahead of the 2015-16 campaign. The 24-year-old once again worked as a reserve point guard, appearing in 55 games off the bench for the Magic. He averaged 3.7 points and 1.8 assists across 10.9 minutes per contest. Napier still managed a few big performances in his reserve role, including scoring a career-high 22 points against the Lakers on Nov. 11. He added three assists and a steal in that contest while enjoying a season-high 30 minutes of action. Napier also managed 13 points in just 18 minutes of action against Boston on Jan. 29. The Connecticut product recorded a career-best nine assists against Cleveland on Nov. 23. He scored 11 points in that game as well, leaving him just an assist shy of his first career double-double. Napier grabbed a season-high four rebounds to go along with 10 points against Cleveland again on Jan. 2.

After a distinguished career at the University of Connecticut, Napier was selected by Charlotte with the 24th pick of the 2014 NBA Draft. A day after the draft, the Hornets shipped Napier to Miami. The rookie established himself in the Heat's rotation, appearing in 51 games with 10 starts. He averaged 5.1 points across 19.8 minutes per game. Napier added 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds per contest. As a starter, the 23-year-old upped his averages to 24.2 minutes, 6.1 points, 4.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game. Some of his finest performances came off the bench, including scoring a season-high 18 points in 34 minutes of action against the Knicks on Feb. 20 -- accompanied by a season-high seven rebounds along with six assists and a steal. Napier managed 17 points off the bench against the Clippers on Nov. 20. The rookie dished out a season-high eight assists in a start against Cleveland on Feb. 11.