Brooklyn Nets waive guard Malachi Smith after one season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:08 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard Malachi Smith, as confirmed on July 11, 2026. Smith joined the team on a two-year, non-guaranteed contract after previously signing two 10-day contracts. During his time with the Nets, he played 15 games, averaging 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. The 26-year-old is expected to seek another opportunity in the NBA G League after previous stints in various minor league teams.
- •Nets waive guard Malachi Smith on July 11, 2026
- •Smith averaged 8.3 points in 15 games with Brooklyn
- •He joined the Nets on a two-year, non-guaranteed deal
- •Smith may return to the G League with another franchise
- •Previous teams include the Wisconsin Herd and Long Island Nets
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Former Gonzaga guard Malachi Smith waived by Brooklyn Nets
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Brooklyn Nets Waive Malachi Smith
"Jul. 10—Malachi Smith was rock-solid for the Brooklyn Nets during a 15-game stint to close the 2025-26 NBA season, but the former Gonzaga guard won't be on the team's roster next season after being waived Friday. The Nets exercised Smith's minimum-salary team option at the end of June, but elected to move on from the 26-year-old who spent the majority of the season with Brooklyn's G League ...
"Back to the drawing board for his agent, Michael Lelchitski of the SIG Sports agency.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 2:02 AMReport: Former Gonzaga guard Malachi Smith waived by Brooklyn Nets
Jul. 10—Malachi Smith was rock-solid for the Brooklyn Nets during a 15-game stint to close the 2025-26 NBA season, but the former Gonzaga guard won't be on the team's roster next season after being waived Friday. The Nets exercised Smith's minimum-salary team option at the end of June, but elected to move on from the 26-year-old who spent the majority of the season with Brooklyn's G League ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 1:08 AMBrooklyn Nets Waive Malachi Smith
Back to the drawing board for his agent, Michael Lelchitski of the SIG Sports agency.
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