Suns claim PG Theo Maledon on 2-way contract

Former Charlotte Hornets point guard Theo Maledon is the newest Phoenix Sun, signed to a two-way contract. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)The Phoenix Suns added to their point guard depth with the waiver claim of Theo Maledon to a two-way contract, the team announced Sunday.

Maledon was waived by the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday and will now join his third team in four NBA seasons after the Suns were awarded their waiver claim. He will wear No. 12 for Phoenix.

He started as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder after being traded on his 2022 draft night — where he was selected 34th overall out of LDLC ASVEL in France and the Euroleague.

After playing 116 games over two seasons with…