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0:48Highlights: Cavaliers at Hornets (2/20)
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1:21NBA Lookahead Bets: Rockets at Hornets
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3:02Do Players And Teams Hit A "Proverbial Wall" In The Season
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1:42Breaking News: Bulls Trade Coby White, Mike Conley Jr. To Hornets
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1:14NBA Writer Gives His Top Landing Spot for LaMelo Ball
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1:16NBA Summer League Grades: Kon Knueppel
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1:00Collin Sexton Traded to Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic
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4:17Liam McNeeley Selected No. 29 Overall by Hornets | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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4:51Kon Knueppel Selected No. 4 Overall by Hornets | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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0:392025 NBA Mock Draft: Hornets Select VJ Edgecombe Number 4 Overall
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2:44Charlotte Hornets Select Tidjane Salaun At No. 6 Overall
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2:17NBA Draft Grades: Charlotte Hornets Select Brandon Miller No. 2 Overall
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| Regular Season | 9.9 | 4.6 | 47.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
Top Malaki Branham News
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Malaki Branham: Waived by Charlotte
The Hornets waived Branham on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
After being traded from Washington to Dallas on Wednesday, Branham was sent to Charlotte on Thursday, but the Hornets had no intention of keeping him. Branham is now free to seek opportunities elsewhere.
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Hornets' Malaki Branham: Won't play Monday
Branham (not with team) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Branham was traded from the Mavericks on Thursday and remains away from the team. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday against the Hawks.
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Hornets' Malaki Branham: Ruled out for Saturday
Branham (recently traded) is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
After coming over in a trade from the Mavericks on Thursday, Branham has yet to join the Hornets. His next opportunity to do so comes Monday against the Pistons.
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Mavericks' Malaki Branham: Now moving to Charlotte
The Mavericks are trading Branham to the Hornets in exchange for Tyus Jones on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
It's a simple one-for-one swap that offers both sides their preferred backcourt depth option. Branham, who was just moved to Dallas as part of the Anthony Davis (finger) trade Wednesday, should slot into a similar position he held with the Wizards earlier this year. Branham averaged 9.9 minutes per game over 28 regular-season appearances for Washington.
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Mavericks' Malaki Branham: Traded to Dallas
The Wizards traded Branham, Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley, two first-round picks and three second-round picks to the Mavericks on Wednesday in exchange for Anthony Davis (finger), Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Dante Exum (knee), Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After being traded from San Antonio to Washington this past offseason, Branham will now join the Mavericks. The 2022 first-rounder is on an expiring contract and will provide backcourt depth for Dallas. He's set to be a restricted free agent this summer. Branham averaged 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 9.9 minutes per game over 28 regular-season appearances with the Wizards in 2025-26. Branham can be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Spurs while the trade finalizes.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Paces Washington in blowout loss
Branham supplied 17 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound in 22 minutes during Friday's 142-111 loss to the Lakers.
Branham has played an inconsistent role so far this season but saw an uptick in minutes Friday with multiple key contributors sidelined for the second leg of Washington's back-to-back set. The 22-year-old guard made the most of his increased playing time in the blowout loss, finishing as Washington's leading scorer with a season-high 17 points. The 2022 first-rounder has seen the court in four straight games, during which he has averaged 7.3 points and 1.5 rebounds across 11.5 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Strong line in loss
Branham totaled eight points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 131-110 loss to the 76ers.
Wednesday was a big day for the franchise, as the Wizards swapped CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert for Trae Young (quadriceps). Branham could see more opportunities moving forward, and he made the most of his minutes Wednesday with season-high marks in assists and steals. He's worth keeping an eye on in deeper formats.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Available Wednesday
Branham (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Branham will shed his questionable tag due to right calf soreness and suit up against Milwaukee. The 22-year-old guard has logged double-digit minutes in three of his last five appearances, averaging 4.8 points and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 52.6 percent from the field in 11.2 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Iffy for Wednesday
Branham is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to right calf soreness.
Branham could test out his calf during Wednesday's pregame warmups before the Wizards decide whether he'll be available for action. The guard has played at least 20 minutes just once in his last five appearances, so his status may not have a significant impact on the Washington rotation.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Cleared to face Memphis
Branham (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Branham was labeled questionable on Washington's initial injury report due to a sprained thumb. However, he's been given the green light Sunday. The 22-year-old guard is a fringe rotation piece for the Wizards, but he could see some more action due to the absence of Kyshawn George (hip).
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Iffy for Sunday
Branham (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Branham is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest due to the same sprained thumb that cost him three games earlier this month. However, his potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the Washington rotation.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Good to go Saturday
Branham (thumb) is available to play in Saturday's game against Memphis.
Branham will return from a three-game absence due to a sprained right thumb. The 22-year-old hadn't been a major factor in the rotation prior to getting hurt and won't be guaranteed to see any minutes Saturday.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Questionable with thumb sprain
Branham is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sprained right thumb.
Branham is trying to avoid missing a fourth consecutive game with the thumb injury. If the swingman doesn't play, Tre Johnson should see a slight bump in minutes Saturday for some deep-league streaming appeal.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Ruled out Thursday
Branham is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs due to a sprained right thumb.
Thursday's contest will mark a third straight absence for Branham, whose next chance to play comes Saturday in Memphis. With Branham sidelined, Tre Johnson's streaming upside should see a decent boost.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Questionable for Thursday
Branham (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Spurs.
Branham has missed the Wizards' past two contests due to the thumb issue, but it looks like there's a chance he could get back on the court Thursday night. Check back for another update on his status closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Remaining out vs. Indiana
Branham (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Branham will miss his second consecutive contest due to a sprained right thumb. The 22-year-old's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against San Antonio.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Won't play Friday
Branham (thumb) will not play Friday against the Cavaliers.
Branham was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. He's not a consistent part of the rotation, so his absence won't have a big fantasy impact.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Iffy for Friday
Branham is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right thumb sprain.
Branham is not a consistent rotation player in Washington, as he's averaging 8.0 minutes across 11 appearances. Therefore, his status doesn't carry a lot of fantasy implications.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Back in rotation Tuesday
Branham logged eight points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 121-102 loss to the 76ers.
Branham moved back into the rotation, albeit for 11 minutes during garbage time. Despite playing for a team that seemingly has every incentive to blood its youth, Branham has been unable to carve out a consistent role for himself. Through nine appearances, he is averaging just 4.0 points in 7.3 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Plays eight minutes in win
Branham closed with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two assists and one steal across eight minutes during Tuesday's 132-113 win over the Hawks.
Branham does not have a role within Washington's rotation, appearing in just six games this season for an average of 7.8 minutes, and he likely only touches the court in blowout situations. This trend is likely to continue unless Washington experiences more injuries to its backcourt.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: Columbus, OH |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Ohio St. |
| Experience: 3 |