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
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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
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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
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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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Wizards' Malaki Branham: Paces Washington in blowout loss
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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: Available Wednesday
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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
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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: Questionable with thumb sprain
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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: Questionable for Thursday
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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: Won't play Friday
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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
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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: Plays eight minutes in win
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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.
Branham notched 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Branham tallied double-digit points for the third time in the past five games, matching his season high with 17 points. As the Spurs get closer to the end of what has been a frustrating season, Branham has been able to force his way into the rotation. With that being said, his playing time has been far from consistent. Given his muted role this season, it's hard to see Branham carving out a regular spot for himself in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Returns to parent club
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The Spurs recalled Branham from the G League's Austin Spurs on Friday.
Branham will return to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. Branham is averaging 3.9 points and 1.0 rebounds in 8.2 minutes across his 38 NBA appearances this season.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Headed to G League
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The Spurs assigned Branham to the G League's Austin Spurs on Saturday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Branham has received inconsistent playing time for San Antonio this season, so he should receive increased opportunities in the G League. However, Branham has yet to make an appearance for Austin this season.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Out with ankle injury
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Branham won't return to Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right ankle injury, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. He finished the night with 17 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and three assists in 22 minutes.
Branham was putting together a stellar performance and leading his team in scoring prior to departing. The severity of the injury has not yet been disclosed, but it could put his availability for Saturday's game against the Jazz in jeopardy.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Provides spark off bench
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Branham recorded 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and three rebounds in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 105-93 loss to the Thunder.
Branham's efficient shooting helped him tally 15 points for the second straight game while coming off the bench. The 21-year-old guard is averaging 11.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.0 minutes across four appearances this season.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Not in starting five Thursday
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Branham is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Branham was competing for the fifth spot in the starting unit, but in the end, he'll come off the bench in this season opener. Julian Champagnie got the starting nod alongside Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes, Jeremy Sochan and Victor Wembanyama.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Good to go Tuesday
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Branham (undisclosed) will suit up for Tuesday's preseason game against Miami, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Branham didn't play in Saturday's preseason win over Utah due to undisclosed reasons but will return to action Tuesday. The 2022 first-round pick averaged 9.2 points and 2.1 assists in 21.3 minutes across 75 regular-season appearances (29 starts) last season.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Held out of Saturday's game
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Branham (undisclosed) was unavailable and in street clothes in Saturday's preseason win over the Jazz, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Though it wasn't announced before the game, Branham was among the players held out from Saturday's contest. His next chance to play will come against the Heat on Tuesday.
