Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Mon 2/9/26 10:15 AM

The Hornets waived Branham on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Sun 2/8/26 6:32 PM

Branham (not with team) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Fri 2/6/26 5:09 PM

Branham (recently traded) is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Thu 2/5/26 2:44 PM

The Mavericks are trading Branham to the Hornets in exchange for Tyus Jones on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Wed 2/4/26 2:01 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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 questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs while the trade finalizes.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Fri 1/30/26 11:27 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Thu 1/8/26 11:36 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Wed 12/31/25 12:21 PM

Branham (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Tue 12/30/25 4:43 PM

Branham is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to right calf soreness.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Malaki Branham
G/SF FA
Sun 12/28/25 3:36 PM

Branham (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
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).