The Knicks are internet hosting free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. for a exercise, based on a report from The New York Put up's Stefan Bondy.
Smith, 27, appeared in 58 video games with New York over three seasons, after arriving within the deal that despatched Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks in January 2019. New York finally dealt the guard to the Detroit Pistons forward of the 2021 commerce deadline in a deal that introduced Derrick Rose to the Backyard.
New York has restricted roster and wage cap flexibility, particularly after signing veterans Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon to offers, if they appear to maintain Smith round for a second stint.
After the Pistons, he signed with Portland and Charlotte earlier than touchdown in Brooklyn. He final performed in Spain, showing with Actual Madrid.Â
The well-traveled veteran's most up-to-date NBA expertise got here throughout the 2023-24 marketing campaign with the Nets. In 56 video games (two begins), he averaged 6.6 factors on 43.5 p.c taking pictures with 3.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 18.9 minutes.
The ninth general choice within the 2017 NBA Draft out of N.C. State, the 6-foot-3 guard had his finest 12 months in Dallas when he was fifth in Rookie of the Yr voting.
In 326 profession video games (152 begins), he averaged 9.7 factors on 40.7 p.c taking pictures (29.8 p.c from three) with 4.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 23.3 minutes. He has by no means performed within the playoffs.
