Heat's G-League affiliate claims seven-year NBA vet
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Heat's G-League affiliate claims seven-year NBA vet
"In 11 regular season games with the Herd, Smith averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals across 23.3 minutes per game. He shot 35.7 percent from the floor, 25.0 percent from 3-point range and 66.7 percent from the free-throw line. Smith had four double-figure scoring games, including a 17-point outing against the Noblesville Boom (Pacers) on Nov. 30 and a 14-point, seven-rebound, six-assist night against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Rockets) on Dec. 22."
"Smith last appeared in an NBA game in 2023-24 with the Brooklyn Nets. In 56 games, Smith averaged 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals on 43.5/29.4/74.1 shooting splits. The 6-foot-2 guard has played for six different organizations, including the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets. The former No. 9 overall draft pick has appeared in 326 career NBA games, including 152 starts."
The Sioux Falls Skyforce claimed seven-year NBA veteran Dennis Smith Jr. after the Wisconsin Herd released him. In 11 regular-season games with the Herd, Smith averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals in 23.3 minutes, shooting 35.7 percent overall, 25.0 percent from three and 66.7 percent from the free-throw line. He recorded four double-figure scoring games, including 17- and 14-point outings. Smith last played in the NBA in 2023-24 with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 56 games. The 6-foot-2 guard is a former No. 9 pick with 326 career NBA games and 152 starts, and will join a Skyforce group led by Jahmir Young alongside Josh Christopher and Trevor Keels to compete for a permanent role.
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