Apr 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malachi Flynn (14) reacts with Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) after scoring fifty points at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Charlotte Hornets Reportedly Sign Former NBA 1st-Round Pick After Mavs Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 28, 2025 5:12 PM ET

On Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets lost to the Dallas Mavericks (in Texas) by a score of 103-96.

After the game, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Hornets will sign Malachi Flynn.

Via Charania: "The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. Flynn has played for the Austin Spurs in the G League this season and now enters his fifth NBA season."

The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. Flynn has played for the Austin Spurs in the G League this season and now enters his fifth NBA season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 28, 2025

Flynn had been averaging 21.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 37.9% from the three-point range in 18 games (16 starts).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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