Smith signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
With so many injuries in Brooklyn, Smith is being called up for emergency depth. While with Long Island in the G League, Smith averaged 14.4 points, 5.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals.
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Malachi Smith: Waived by Brooklyn
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The Nets waived Smith on Wednesday.
Smith was unable to make the Nets' final roster. However, the guard will likely join the G League's Long Island Nets for the new season.
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Trail Blazers' Malachi Smith: Snares Exhibit 10 deal with Blazers
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Smith signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
An undrafted free agent, Smith will take his chance in Portland and will attempt to impress the front office enough in camp to lay claim to one of the team's two two-way contracts. Smith compiled 8.7 points, 3.7 boards, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals over 20.8 minutes per game in his lone season with Gonzaga in 2022-23.
