Free agent level guard Dennis Smith Jr. is signing a G League contract forward of this week’s Winter Showcase in Orlando, sources tell Jake Fischer.
It’s not but clear which workforce Smith will land with, however Marc Stein notes that the Mexico Metropolis Capitanes and Lengthy Island Nets are on the high of the NBAGL’s waiver order, which means they’ll have first dibs as soon as the veteran guard formally indicators his contract. For now, there’s no point out of Smith within the G League’s transaction log.
The ninth total decide within the 2017 draft, Smith has appeared in a complete of 326 common season video games for the Mavericks, Knicks, Pistons, Path Blazers, Hornets and Nets over the course of seven NBA seasons. He made 56 appearances final season for Brooklyn, averaging 6.6 factors, 3.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 18.9 minutes per sport, with a capturing line of .435/.294/.741.
Smith isn’t a lot of a scorer or shooter, with profession marks of 40.7% from the ground and 29.8% on three-pointers. Nonetheless, he’s a strong ball-handler and distributor and an above-average point-of-attack defender.
The 27-year-old can be seeking to present executives and scouts in Orlando that he deserves one other shot within the NBA. The G League’s Winter Showcase suggestions off on Thursday and runs via Sunday, with every workforce enjoying two video games.
Huge man Frank Kaminsky and level guard Devonte’ Graham are among the many different NBA veterans who’ve recently
signed G League contracts within the hopes of creating an impression on the Winter Showcase.
