Malaki Branham: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2026-2027NBA Preseason
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:29 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | V 132-116 vs  |  NBA Preseason | |
| 11:05 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | D 119-105 @ | NBA Preseason | |
| 13:12 | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | V 118-122 @  | NBA Preseason | |
| 28:07 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 3 | - | D 123-126 vs  |  G League | |
| 22:59 | 23 | 5 | 3 | - | - | V 113-93 vs  | G League | |
| 20:47 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | D 134-112 @  | G League | |
| 25:59 | 16 | 1 | 2 | - | - | D 130-105 @  | G League |
Career
- 2024-2025
San Antonio Spurs
United States - 2024-2025
Austin SpursUnited States - 2025-2026
Washington WizardsUnited States - 2025-2026
Cleveland ChargeUnited States
Player Profile
When Malaki Branham walked the halls of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, he was literally following in LeBron James' footsteps. But the Columbus guard forged his own legacy, winning two Ohio State titles in 2018 and 2021, with an impressive record of 25 wins and 2 losses in his final high school season.
Coached from fifth grade by Jason Dawson, Branham accumulated 1,501 career points in high school before joining Ohio State University in 2021. His transition to college basketball was meteoric: he quickly became one of the Buckeyes' leading scorers, peaking with a 35-point performance that signaled his NBA potential.
Ranked as the 32nd overall prospect by ESPN, Branham made a bold decision after his freshman year by declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft. The San Antonio Spurs selected him 20th overall, drawn in by his ability to score from distance. His three-point shooting, hovering around 38.2% in his early professional seasons, quickly validated that bet.
Splitting time between the NBA and the G League with the Austin Spurs to further his development, Branham demonstrated remarkable tactical maturity for his age. The offensive breakout performances already seen at the college level continued to emerge regularly in a San Antonio uniform.
In July 2025, a new chapter opened with his trade to the Washington Wizards. At just 22 years old, the Ohio guard already carries the experience of big moments and the consistency of an elite shooter. Washington is betting on this rare combination of precocity and composure to build its future.
Honors & Championships
Malaki Branham has established himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation, climbing the ranks of American basketball with remarkable consistency.
- Two-time Ohio State high school champion (2018, 2021)
- Led St. Vincent-St. Mary HS to a 25-2 record and a ninth Division II title in his final year
- Scored 1,501 points over his high school career
- Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year at Ohio State (2021-2022)
- Set his personal best with 35 points against Nebraska while at Ohio State
- Averaged 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game during his freshman season
- Selected 20th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs
Awards & Individual Honors
Malaki Branham quickly established himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation, earning honors from high school all the way to the NBA.
- Ohio Mr. Basketball (2021)
- Two-time First Team All-Ohio selection in high school
- Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2021-2022)
- Third Team All-Big Ten (2021-2022)
- Selected 20th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft
