The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Malachi Smith. Contracts details are unknown, but it’s likely Smith received a partial guarantee to sign with the Nets. Brooklyn has been signing, then waiving, players will small partial guarantees as a way to ensure they reach the salary floor at the start of the regular season.
Smith played for the Memphis Hustle of the G League last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 11.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the Hustle.