Malaki Branham Stats
- Height / Weight
- 76 / 180 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/12/2003 (20)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Ohio State
Career Stats
Malaki Branham Last 10 Games
Malaki Branham News
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Malaki Branham (ankle) is unlikely to play Thursday versus Milwaukee. The team has listed him as doubtful for the game after Branham sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's clash with the Grizzlies. Branham played just seven minutes on Tuesday, and the injury ended a nice run of double-digit scoring he had enjoyed. The 20-year-old has done well this season, even getting regular looks as a starter. He's recorded 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in the role. Tre Jones and Blake Wesley figure to be more involved without Branham, although San Antonio's rotation can be very unpredictable, and you never really know what Gregg Popovich is planning.
San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He started and played the first seven minutes before exiting the game due to a right ankle injury. The severity of the injury is unknown, so fantasy managers will have to check back for another update. His absence will likely free up additional playing time for Blake Wesley. It also means that Keldon Johnson will likely shift back to the starting unit, assuming Branham misses time. Johnson should already be rostered in most leagues, but a move to the starting five would boost his fantasy value.
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Malaki Branham will start on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Devin Vassell (adductor) is day-to-day, so Branham could be rolling with the first five for at least a few games. The 20-year-old usually has value coming off the bench. However, he averaged 12.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 32 starts last season, meaning he's worth starting in all non-category formats.
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Malaki Branham is looking to build on a solid rookie campaign and improve further in 2023-24. "I don't want to be the same player I was last year," Branham told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. "I know there is more room to improve." The 20-year-old averaged 10.2 points during his first year in the league, adding 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 23.5 minutes. A significant improvement could come from three-point shooting alone, as Branham hit barely 30 percent from deep in 2022-23 with nearly four attempts per game.
San Antonio Spurs Depth Chart
*Starters marked in blue
PG | Tre Jones |
Malaki Branham |
|
Devonte' Graham |
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SG | Devin Vassell |
Blake Wesley |
|
David Duke Jr. |
|
Jamaree Bouyea |
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SF | Julian Champagnie |
Keldon Johnson |
|
Cedi Osman |
|
Sidy Cissoko |
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PF | Jeremy Sochan |
Dominick Barlow |
|
Sandro Mamukelashvili |
|
RaiQuan Gray |
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C | Victor Wembanyama |
Zach Collins |
|
Charles Bassey |