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Dennis Smith Jr.

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Mavericks reunite with Dirk Nowitzki-era player

The Dallas Mavericks are reaching way back into their contacts list this week. Dallas has agreed to sign veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. in free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Thursday. Smith is reportedly getting a one-year deal from the …

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Former Mavs lottery pick eyeing NBA comeback

Former Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. is hoping to make his way back to the NBA. Smith Jr. signed with Real Madrid in January. According to independent reporter Chris Haynes, Smith has already decided to part ways with the Spanish team with …

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Report: Mavericks eyeing reunions with 2 former guards

The Dallas Mavericks could be turning to some Ghosts of Christmas Past. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported this week that the Mavs have considered bringing back one of their two former guards this offseason — Dennis Smith Jr. and Spencer …

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Hornets adding notable backup behind LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball will be backed up next season by a fellow former top-ten pick. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. has signed with the Charlotte Hornets on a one-year deal. The Hornets were in the …

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Infamous draft bust hosting showcase for NBA teams

One of the NBA’s bigger busts of the last half-decade may be getting his redemption song. Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reported on Sunday that former lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr. will hold a private workout in Las Vegas this week in front of …

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Report: Luka Doncic found Rick Carlisle’s treatment of Mavs player ‘appalling’

It has been widely reported that Luka Doncic did not want to play for Rick Carlisle, which is likely the main reason the former Dallas Mavericks coach was pushed out after last season. Now, we have a better understanding of how and why the drama …

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Dennis Smith Jr could return to Mavericks?

A reunion could be in the works for the Dallas Mavericks and one of their former lottery picks. Dalton Trigg of DallasBasketball.com reported this weekend that guard Dennis Smith Jr. is “definitely interested” in returning to the Mavs. …

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Dennis Smith Jr had fun way of learning about Pistons after trade

Dennis Smith Jr. was traded to the Detroit Pistons rather abruptly on Monday, but he already had a way to get acclimated with his new team rather quickly. Smith said Wednesday that upon learning of his move to Detroit, he had settled in with his …

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Knicks almost sent Dennis Smith Jr down to G-League?

The Dennis Smith Jr experiment has yet to work out for the New York Knicks, and he apparently was nearly even demoted to Westchester. Marc Berman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that now-former Knicks player development director Craig …

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Report: Dennis Smith Jr. could be traded by Knicks

Dennis Smith Jr. was one of the key pieces of the New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis trade, but Smith might not last long in New York. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Smith may be traded by the Knicks after the season. The …

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Dennis Smith Jr wants out of New York?

Dennis Smith Jr may find himself getting traded for the second time in a year. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Friday that rival teams believe that the New York Knicks guard would prefer a move, adding that multiple clubs have contacted …

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Knicks shooting guru trying to save Dennis Smith Jr’s shot

Dennis Smith Jr is still far from a finished product, and the New York Knicks are hoping that an intensive summer with their shooting guru benefits him. In an interview with Marc Berman of the New York Post that ran on Sunday, Knicks assistant Keith …

Ben Simmons, Dennis Smith Jr trade words

Ben Simmons and Dennis Smith Jr traded words during Wednesday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks. Matters between them began after Smith taunted Simmons for getting dunked on by Kevin Knox: KEVIN KNOX!!! Ben Simmons takes …

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Dennis Smith Jr. wants revenge against Mavericks

Dennis Smith Jr. fell out of favor with the Dallas Mavericks some time ago, and now he’s relishing a fresh start with the New York Knicks. However, Smith does have at least one regret — that the Mavericks traded him to New York after they …

Knicks plan to challenge Dennis Smith Jr defensively

Dennis Smith Jr. likely won’t be able to get away with not giving maximum effort on the defense as a member of the New York Knicks. Smith went to the Knicks as part of the blockbuster trade that saw Kristaps Porzingis head to the Dallas …

10 NBA trade deadline candidates

The NBA trade deadline is only two weeks away, and it’s safe to assume that some teams are already chatting about deals and gauging interest in moves. The NBA’s deadline is not known to be the most robust trade deadline in sports, but …

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