The Suns are slated to waive Maledon on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Suns claimed Maledon off waivers from the Hornets in mid-December, but he's made just four appearances since then, totaling 13 minutes. In a corresponding move, Phoenix signed Ish Wainright to a two-way deal.

Maledon and Phoenix agreed to a two-way contract Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon had been on a two-way deal with Charlotte, but he was waived Thursday with the Hornets opting to elevate center Nathan Mensah to a two-way contract for frontcourt depth. It's unclear if Maledon can crack Phoenix's current rotation even with Bradley Beal (ankle) out for the next few weeks, but he profiles as a backup ballhandler if Jordan Goodwin were to miss time. Maledon averaged 4.2 points and 2.2 assists in 15.4 minutes per game across 13 appearances for the Hornets this season.

Maledon was waived by the Hornets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon played double-digit minutes in his first 10 appearances of the season but fell out of Charlotte's rotation in recent weeks. He'll be free to seek out other opportunities if he clears waivers.

Maledon won't start Friday's game against the Bucks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon drew a spot start Tuesday against Miami with Brandon Miller (ankle) and Gordon Hayward (hamstring) unavailable. However, Hayward and Miller have both been cleared to return Friday and will reclaim starting roles, sending Maledon back to a bench role. Miles Bridges (suspension) is also available for the first time this season, so Maledon's path to playing time is clouded.

Maledon will start at shooting guard in Tuesday's game versus the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon will make his first start of the season Tuesday due to many of Charlotte's backcourt players being out with injuries. The 22-year-old has appeared in all nine of the Hornets' games to date, averaging 5.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals in 18.3 minutes per contest.

Maledon produced five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 128-119 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon has had consistent playing time off the bench early in the 2023-24 campaign and has now played 20-plus minutes in back-to-back matchups. While he's had some success on defense with seven steals over the past three games, he hasn't displayed much fantasy upside overall, averaging 6.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game.

Maledon (shoulder) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon is available for the Hornets' season opener after missing the entire preseason with a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old guard will split time between the NBA and G League this season as a two-way player.

Maledon (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon continues to deal with a shoulder injury and will be unavailable for the Hornets' final preseason matchup. However, he participated in an intra-squad scrimmage Wednesday, so it appears as though he's closing in on a return. It's possible he reports to the G League once he's back to full health.

Maledon (shoulder) participated in Wednesday's intra-squad scrimmage, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon has yet to appear in the preseason due to a lingering shoulder injury, but it looks like he's inching closer to a return. The fourth-year guard is under a two-way contract this year, so he'll presumably spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the G League.

Maledon (shoulder) is out Sunday versus the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Maledon has yet to appear in preseason with Charlotte due to a lingering shoulder injury. He's a candidate to suit up Thursday against Boston if healthy.