The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Malachi Smith. The Nets had signed Smith to a contract with a small partial guarantee. Giving Smith a small partial guarantee helps Brooklyn to ensure they will start the regular season over the salary floor.
Smith is expected to play for the Long Island Nets in the upcoming G League season.
The Nets also signed big man Grant Nelson to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal. Nelson is expected to join Long Island for the G League season.
Nelson went undrafted out of Alabama at the 2025 NBA Draft. The 7-footer averaged 11.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game as a senior for the Crimson Tide last season.