Suns claim Theo Maledon off waivers
Shams Charania: The Suns are claiming guard Theo Maledon off waivers on a two-way contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Backcourt depth for Phoenix. The 6-4 PG is in his fourth NBA season, averaging nearly eight points and three assists for his career. He was waived by Hornets this week.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel called Theo Maledon a “really interesting prospect.” Said he was someone that has been on the Suns’ radar for a while now, pointing out his youth (age 22) and his floor game as a point guard – 6:22 PM
Frank Vogel called Theo Maledon a “really interesting prospect.” Said he was someone that has been on the Suns’ radar for a while now, pointing out his youth (age 22) and his floor game as a point guard – 6:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OFFICIAL: Suns adding Theo Maledon on a two-way.
NBA teams can have three two-way players. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xoHgIIf0ni – 6:11 PM
OFFICIAL: Suns adding Theo Maledon on a two-way.
NBA teams can have three two-way players. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xoHgIIf0ni – 6:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Officially official: Suns sign Theo Maledon to their final two-way contract slot. They acquired him off a waiver claim: pic.twitter.com/eonr4hNRpV – 6:06 PM
Officially official: Suns sign Theo Maledon to their final two-way contract slot. They acquired him off a waiver claim: pic.twitter.com/eonr4hNRpV – 6:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns adding Theo Maledon would fill their final two-way slot. Maledon was averaging 4.2 points and 2.2 assists in 15.4 minutes per game over 13 appearances for the Hornets this season. Career averages of 7.9 PPG and 3.0 APG on .373/.310/.791 shooting splits – 5:04 PM
Suns adding Theo Maledon would fill their final two-way slot. Maledon was averaging 4.2 points and 2.2 assists in 15.4 minutes per game over 13 appearances for the Hornets this season. Career averages of 7.9 PPG and 3.0 APG on .373/.310/.791 shooting splits – 5:04 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Suns are claiming guard Theo Maledon off waivers on a two-way contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Backcourt depth for Phoenix. The 6-4 PG is in his fourth NBA season, averaging nearly eight points and three assists for his career. He was waived by Hornets this week. – 5:00 PM
The Suns are claiming guard Theo Maledon off waivers on a two-way contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Backcourt depth for Phoenix. The 6-4 PG is in his fourth NBA season, averaging nearly eight points and three assists for his career. He was waived by Hornets this week. – 5:00 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Has any other NBA player this season started a game and then subsequently been waived? If not, Theo Maledon is the first. – 7:18 PM
Has any other NBA player this season started a game and then subsequently been waived? If not, Theo Maledon is the first. – 7:18 PM
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Rod Boone: Theo Maledon has been waived by the #Hornets. Maledon was on a two-way contract and appeared in 13 games this season, averaging 4.2 points 2.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds. Move opens up a roster spot, specifically a two-way slot. -via Twitter @rodboone / December 14, 2023
Rod Boone: Gordon Hayward is available tonight against Boston and Leaky Black (left akle) will make his preseason debut. James Bouknight, Theo Maledon, Cody Martin and Bryce McGowens are all out. -via Twitter @rodboone / October 19, 2023
Rod Boone: #Hornets finishing up practice. Steve Clifford said Gordon Hayward and Theo Maledon both participated in today’s scrimmage and did drill work. “Hopefully, he’ll feel good tomorrow, Clifford said of Hayward. pic.twitter.com/lDpBbNqMEd -via Twitter @rodboone / October 18, 2023