Brooklyn Nets Sign Malachi Smith to Second Ten-Day Contract
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Brooklyn Nets Sign Malachi Smith to Second Ten-Day Contract: A Smart Rebuild Strategy
The Brooklyn Nets have extended guard Malachi Smiths contract for a second ten-day period, following his impressive performance in his first six games with the team. Standing at six feet four inches, Smith debuted on March fourteenth and scored eighteen points against the Sacramento Kings, his best outing yet.
Before joining the Nets, Smith went undrafted out of Gonzaga in 2023 and honed his skills in the G League, averaging nearly sixteen points, five rebounds, and seven assists over twenty-nine games with the Long Island Nets.
The Nets decision to sign Smith is part of their smart rebuild strategy, focusing on developing young talent through their G League pipeline, similar to their approach with forward Grant Nelson. Smith has been putting up solid numbers, averaging around six points, two rebounds, three assists, and a steal per game while playing twenty minutes a night.
The Nets are currently on an eight-game skid during their West Coast road trip, facing the Golden State Warriors tonight and the Lakers before heading home for six straight games. Smiths contract expires April third against the Atlanta Hawks, giving him a real shot to show he belongs in the league long-term as the Nets focus on building for the future rather than quick wins.
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