Malachi Smith has landed another NBA opportunity, and this one comes with a clearer path to both Toronto and the G League.
The former Gonzaga guard was converted by the Toronto Raptors to a two-way contract on Monday, according to Michael Scotto. Toronto had the opening after upgrading rookie guard Jaden Bradley to a standard deal, which freed up one of the team’s three two-way slots.
Smith had already signed with the Raptors last month, though it wasn’t immediately clear whether he would be headed for the NBA roster or spending his time with Raptors 905. The two-way agreement points to both. He’ll likely bounce between Toronto and its G League affiliate while being eligible to appear in as many as 50 games for the NBA club.
Smith reacted to the news on X with a brief message: “Thank you Jesus… you get all the GLORY,” Smith posted on X after the news was made public on Monday. “Toronto I need some food spots.”
This latest step comes after a winding pro path. Smith spent time with the Rip City Remix, Wisconsin Herd, Memphis Hustle and Long Island Nets in the G League before getting his shot with Brooklyn. He signed a 10-day deal with the Nets on March 13, then stayed on after that contract expired by inking a standard two-year agreement.
He made 15 appearances for Brooklyn, including four starts, and put up 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 43.5% from 3-point range. Smith reached double figures six times and delivered his best outing on April 10 against the Milwaukee Bucks, when he finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Before his Gonzaga run, Smith played at Wright State and Chattanooga. He transferred to Gonzaga for the 2022-23 season and appeared in 37 games, averaging 8.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists while earning West Coast Conference Sixth Man of the Year honors.
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