Malachi Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Waived by Brooklyn Smith was waived by Brooklyn on Friday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Smith spent most of his career in the G League before appearing in 15 regular-season games for the Nets during the 2025-26 campaign. The 26-year-old was mostly unproductive throughout his time in Brooklyn, though he did average 12.3 points, 6.5 assists, 6.5 rebounds and 0.3 steals while shooting 40.0 percent from deep in four starts. Smith could end up back in the G League at some point. However, he has a way to go before earning a consistent role with any club.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn Nets Exercise Team Option on Malachi Smith The Brooklyn Nets are keeping one of their late-season success stories around for the near, but possibly not distant future. According to Ho...

JUNE 30 • SI.COM

Team option exercised The Nets exercised Smith's team option Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact The option is worth $2.15 million, but it is not guaranteed money. During the 2025-26 regular season, Smith averaged 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points in loss Smith ended with eight points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 136-101 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Smith, who earned a two-year contract with the Nets after impressing on a couple of 10-day deals, was used quite heavily down the stretch due to injuries. He ended up with 15 regular-season appearances under his belt to go with averages of 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 48.5 percent shooting from the field. He'll have some decent momentum heading into training camp in September.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with triple-double Smith finished Friday's 125-108 loss to Milwaukee with 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt), eight rebounds and 10 assists over 43 minutes.

Impact The Nets are digging deep for healthy bodies at this point, and Smith has logged at least 37 minutes in three consecutive games. Smith registered his first career double-double Friday, and Brooklyn may need him to take on one more massive workload in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Raptors.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Green makes 11 3-pointers to set Bucks' single-game record in 125-108 win over Nets

AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Milwaukee Bucks’ single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Liddell scores a career-high 21 points to lead the Nets over the Bucks 96-90

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Smith will start Tuesday versus Milwaukee, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Smith will replace Jalen Wilson in the first unit for Tuesday's game, and this will be Smith's first start of the season. Per 36 minutes, Smith is averaging 13.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.1 triples and 2.0 steals per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Inking two-year deal with Brooklyn Smith agreed to a two-year contract with the Nets on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Smith had previously put pen to paper on a pair of 10-day deals with Brooklyn earlier in March and into April, and this multi-year contract will keep him with the team at least for the next few seasons. The 26-year-old is averaging 7.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 10 appearances this season for the Nets, versus 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals through 39 showings with the G League's Long Island Nets.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks beat the Nets 141-107 for their 4th straight win and 18th in 20 games

CJ McCollum had 25 points and seven assists and the surging Atlanta Hawks routed the Brooklyn Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Returns from G League The Nets recalled Smith from the G League's Long Island Nets on Thursday.

Impact Smith joined Long Island for its first-round playoff matchup with the Osceola Magic, finishing with 29 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 39 minutes in a 119-117 loss. With the loss spelling an end to Long Island's playoff run, Smith and the Nets' three two-way players -- Chaney Johnson, Tyson Etienne and E.J. Liddell -- are all set to rejoin the parent club ahead of Friday's game against the Hawks. After signing a second 10-day deal with Brooklyn last Wednesday, Smith's contract will expire following Friday's contest.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Signs another 10-day deal Smith agreed to a second 10-day contract Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact During his first stint with the Nets, Smith averaged 6.2 points on 50 percent shooting from the field with 2.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 19.5 minutes across six outings. Look for him to continue playing a depth role going forward.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Contract expires Smith became a free agent Tuesday after his 10-day contract with the Nets expired.

Impact After signing with Brooklyn on March 14, Smith appeared in each of the Nets' ensuing six games, averaging 6.2 points, 2.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 19.5 minutes while shooting 50 percent from the field. Brooklyn will have the ability to re-sign the 26-year-old guard to a second 10-day pact or a rest-of-season deal, with any contract likely to be finalized before the team's next game Wednesday at Golden State. if the Nets opt not to re-sign Smith, he'll likely remain with the organization as a member of the G League's Long Island Nets.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up season-high 18 points Smith ended Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings with 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 29 minutes.

Impact It was Smith's finest effort since joining the Nets on a 10-day contract last week. Over five appearances for Brooklyn, the 26-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.6 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. It remains to be seen if Smith has played well enough to earn another deal with the Nets.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Nets Smith signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact With so many injuries in Brooklyn, Smith is being called up for emergency depth. While with Long Island in the G League, Smith averaged 14.4 points, 5.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Brooklyn The Nets have waived Smith.

Impact Smith was unable to make the Nets' final roster. However, the guard will likely join the G League's Long Island Nets for the new season.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Nets The Nets signed Smith to a contract on Tuesday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact This is likely an Exhibit 10 deal for the former Memphis Hustle standout. Smith is expected to end up with the Long Island Nets in the G League.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Green makes 11 3-pointers to set Bucks' single-game record in 125-108 win over Nets

Liddell scores a career-high 21 points to lead the Nets over the Bucks 96-90

Hawks beat the Nets 141-107 for their 4th straight win and 18th in 20 games