Malevy Leons Injury News & Updates
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Joins Warriors on two-way deal
Leons and the Warriors agreed to a two-way contract Monday, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Leons will replace Alex Toohey (knee) on Golden State's roster. Leons was previously with the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League where he averaged 14.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest.
Oct 18, 2025
Cut by Oklahoma City
The Thunder waived Leons on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Leons was on an Exhibit 10 deal and is now set to join the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League.
Oct 6, 2025
Double-doubles in win
Leons produced 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block in 23 minutes of Sunday's 135-114 preseason win over Charlotte.
ANALYSIS
Leons played in six regular-season games with Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 campaign, but he didn't see the floor much playing time with 3.5 minutes per contest. The Thunder signed him to an Exhibit 10 deal back in July, presumably to lock up his G League rights for the upcoming season.
Jul 30, 2025
Inks deal with Oklahoma City
The Thunder signed Leons to a deal Wednesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Leons has likely been signed as an addition to the team's training camp roster. The Bradley product played in six regular-season games with Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 campaign, but didn't see the floor much, averaging only 3.5 minutes per game.
Jul 12, 2025
Summer League double-double
Leons tallied 16 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 21 minutes in Saturday's 104-85 Summer League win over the Pacers.
ANALYSIS
Leons delivered a double-double on efficient shooting in Saturday's win. He spent most of the 2024-25 season with the Thunder's G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, where he averaged 10.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 26.9 minutes per game across 47 contests. The forward also appeared in six regular-season games with the Thunder, averaging 0.3 points and 0.5 rebounds in 3.5 minutes per game.
Jul 9, 2025
Productive in SL loss
Leons logged 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four steals, one assist and one block across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League loss to the Jazz.
ANALYSIS
Leons delivered an efficient performance, finishing as the Thunder's second-leading scorer. The 25-year-old forward also tied the game-high mark in steals. Leons joined the club on a one-year deal last season but was waived in November. He spent the majority of 2024-25 with the club's G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, averaging 10.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals across 26.9 minutes per game over 47 outings.
Dec 1, 2024
Solid outing in G League return
Leons (back) recorded six points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and five steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 124-104 G League win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
ANALYSIS
After missing one game due to a back injury, Leons returned Saturday and posted a well-rounded game. Over five G League appearances, Leons has averaged 10.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.2 steals in 25.0 minutes per game.
Nov 27, 2024
Out with back injury
Leons didn't play in Tuesday's 109-108 G League win over the Memphis Hustle due to a lower back strain.
ANALYSIS
Leons presumably suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the Birmingham Squadron, as he played only eight minutes after averaging 32 minutes over his first three appearances. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to play again.
Nov 16, 2024
Let go by OKC
The Thunder waived Leons on Saturday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Leons was waived in order to create a roster spot for Branden Carlson. Across six appearances for the Thunder, Leons averaged just 3.5 minutes of action.
Nov 12, 2024
Recalled to NBA club
The Thunder recalled Leons from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Leons was sent to the Blue early Tuesday, posting 19 points and 21 rebounds during their G League win over the Texas Legends. He'll return to the NBA club afterward, but he's not expected to be part of the regular NBA rotation moving forward.
Nov 9, 2024
Headed to G League
The Thunder assigned Leons to the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Leons logged eight minutes during the Thunder's most recent outing but will return to the G League. Leons should receive increased playing time with the Blue.
Nov 5, 2024
Back with parent club
The Thunder recalled Leons from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Leons was with the Blue for just a few hours to take part in practice. He'll be available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, but Leons isn't expected to be included in the rotation.
Oct 31, 2024
Re-joins OKC
The Thunder signed Leons to a one-year, standard NBA contract Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Leons was let go by the Thunder in mid-October but has now rejoined the club. The 25-year-old forward will likely compete for depth minutes in the team's forward rotation.
Oct 19, 2024
Cut loose by OKC
The Thunder waived Leons on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Thunder earlier this offseason, Leons was unable to make the regular-season roster. He will likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League.
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