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Warriors Waive Rookie Alex Toohey, Sign Malevy Leons to Two-Way Deal

The move follows rookie Alex Toohey's season-ending knee injury requiring surgery.

Overview

  • Golden State announced Monday that it signed Malevy Leons to a two-way contract and waived second-round pick Alex Toohey.
  • Toohey sustained a left knee injury that will require surgery, ending his season after two appearances with Santa Cruz in the G League.
  • Leons, a 6-foot-9 forward from the Netherlands, logged six NBA games with the Thunder last season and spent most of his time with the OKC Blue.
  • Through 12 G League games this season, Leons has averaged roughly 14.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the Blue.
  • A two-time Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year at Bradley, Leons is viewed as a defense-first depth option on a two-way assignment.