Malevy Leons signs contract with Oklahoma City Thunder

[Da Coach]

The OKC Thunder just waived Malevy Leons.

Hopefully, he'll get offered a G-League contract.

[BengalFan14]

Damn

[ihatetea]

This was expected. He’ll most likely play in the g-league and may get a chance at a 2-way contract with a team this year. I’d bet next year he’ll make a roster out of training camp. Probably 70-30 odds imo. He has the basic skills teams covet but not enough offensive pizzazz or youth to make teams excited.

[yoda]

Malevy has been waived by OKC
still could be picked up by another NBA team but likely considering Europe vs G- League

[Da Coach]

Article about Malevy Leons - https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/...e/75764643007/

[Da Coach]

There are reports that Malevy Leons has signed with the Oklahoma City Blue, the G-League affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Malevy is reportedly on this year's roster - https://x.com/GleagueFan/status/1850218231518105640
The OKC Blue official roster page is incomplete - https://oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com/roster

[Afreck2430]

Looks like he is back with the thunder https://x.com/HoopsRumors/status/185...Km8pBaOeA&s=19

[Da Coach]

Looks like he is back with the thunder https://x.com/HoopsRumors/status/185...Km8pBaOeA&s=19

That is terific news for Malevy! The Thunder had just signed Alex Reese a little over a week ago to fill the roster spot of big man Isaiah Hartenstein, who is injured and out for several weeks. It's a bit surprising he was released so quickly. But the Thunder must have been impressed enough with Malevy that they wanted to get him under contract. Malevy signed a standard NBA entry contract, which is for the minimum yearly salary of $1,157,153, though it might not be guaranteed.
The Thunder have games Friday night in Portland and Saturday night in LA against the Clippers - https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/okc

[BengalFan14]

That is fantastic for him! And for Bradley!!!

[Tommy]

MALEVY! Once he gets a chance to show what he can do, he'll have a roster spot for good! Gratz Malevy - a true Brave!

[yoda]

Malevy & the OKC Thunder play at 9pm
not sure if it's televised, but these guys are streaming it at 9pm - https://thetvapp.to/

speaking of the NBA-
former MVC star Fred VanVleet is off to a terrible start - the worst of his career...
every stat is surprisingly poor- shooting pct just 30%, avg is down, assists down by 2-4 per game, even FT shooting off by 15-20%,
wonder if it's injury or is he just getting older in his 9th NBA season (Rockets), and maybe lost a step.

[Da Coach]

Malevy is dressed and is one of the 12 active players for the Thunder in tonight's game. But he has not played yet. He probably has not had a chance to practice with the team, yet.
Box score- https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401704706

[yoda]

Malevy did play & scored his first NBA point.
He got the game ball & post game interview!
He also got his first rebound & first assist.

https://x.com/CAlmanza1007/status/1852568753273258306

https://x.com/AlexRoig_NBA/status/1852566999974412633

OKC won 137-114 to go to 5-0.

[Big Mike]

Really neat how the Thunder players really seem to like Malevy....giving him the game ball!

[Heemeskerk]

That’s great! Sure hope malevy stays on the team and gets some opportunities. As we know Malevy is a great guy and good to see his teammates realize it!