Overview
- Malachi Smith, whose second 10-day deal expired Friday, signed Saturday to a two-year standard contract the team announced.
- The agreement covers the rest of this season and 2026-27 with financial terms undisclosed and the second year reported as likely non-guaranteed.
- The signing gives Brooklyn the league maximum of 15 standard contracts with five regular-season games remaining.
- Smith has averaged 7.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 10 games, including 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting against the Hawks on Friday.
- The 26-year-old went undrafted out of Gonzaga in 2023 and earned this chance after strong play with the Long Island Nets and prior G League stops.