Former Ohio State basketball star traded to new NBA team
Former Ohio State star guard Malaki Branham has been dealt from the San Antonio Spurs to the Washington Wizards after three years in Texas. The trade involved Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick in exchange for veteran center Kelly Olynyk.
Branham played just one year at Ohio State, but it was an exceptional one that improved his NBA draft stock so much that he decided to enter the draft after his freshman season. He was selected in the first round by the Spurs with the No. 22 pick and had a solid start to his career, averaging a little over ten points per game, while starting in 32 contests.
Since then, Branham's production has dropped a little, and he was used sparingly last season, so the move could be a positive one with a fresh start. Sometimes all a player needs is a little change in scenery to resurrect things, especially for a guy with the skill of Branham.
We'll keep an eye on Branham and what he does for the Wizards and wish him nothing but the best of luck in D.C.
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