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After a disappointing Nov. 30 loss to the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets, the Brooklyn Nets have won back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks, two playoff-caliber opponents. Following a six-game absence due to a lower back strain, backup guard Dennis Smith Jr. returned and played a key role in both contests. Mikal Bridges pointed […]

Mikal Bridges entered 2023-24 with All-Star expectations following a career-best 27-game stretch with the Brooklyn Nets to close last season. He showed why during the Nets’ 129-102 win over the streaking Orlando Magic on Saturday. Off the heels of a disappointing loss to the Charlotte Hornets Thursday, Bridges stole the show at Barclays Center against […]

The Brooklyn Nets aren’t given the spotlight lately that they got when Kevin Durant was in town, but they are doing their best to please the hometown fans. On Saturday, the Nets snapped the Orlando Magic’s nine-game winning streak with a 129-point explosion in the Empire State. The Nets got 42 points from Mikal Bridges […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is progressing toward a return after spraining his ankle and missing the team’s last five games. “He is heading in the right direction,” head coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday. “To my knowledge, he won’t need another MRI. He’s building towards getting back on the floor.” Nets star Cam Thomas gets […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been plagued by injuries early this season, with Cam Thomas, Ben Simmons, Nic Claxton, and Cam Johnson all missing extended time. Those injury woes continued Sunday, with the team ruling out guard Dennis Smith Jr. ahead of their matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets listed Smith as questionable with lower […]

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving reinforcements for their first in-season tournament game in franchise history. After missing Wednesday’s win over the Miami Heat, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dennis Smith Jr. will return for Friday’s road matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Dinwiddie exited midway through Brooklyn’s win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Smith Jr. was able […]

After missing the Brooklyn Nets’ final two preseason games with an ankle sprain, Dennis Smith Jr. is expected to play in Brooklyn’s season opener Wednesday vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dennis Smith Jr.’s injury Smith was in a walking boot following the injury, which occurred while landing on a defender’s foot during Brooklyn’s Oct. 12 exhibition […]

The Brooklyn Nets have yet to get a look at their new-look starting five through two preseason games. After straining his hamstring days before training camp, Cam Johnson has been held out of training camp thus far. Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn is optimistic that the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter could join practice next week. However, Vaughn […]

For NBA fans looking for their basketball fix in the offseason, they have a couple of options. This summer specifically has the FIBA World Cup set to begin at the end of the month with friendly scrimmages leading up to the start of the event. There is of course the NBA Summer League in Las […]

Dennis Smith Jr. found perspective in his second-chance stint with the Charlotte Hornets in 2022-23, a season that may have resurrected his career. He’s continuing his newfound opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets after signing for the minimum. And the former lottery pick is bullish on his fit with Brooklyn’s new-look roster. “I just thought it […]

The Brooklyn Nets wasted no time adding to their roster this offseason, signing three players within the first two days of free agency. With that, we offer grades for each signing, detailing what all three players can bring to the roster next season. Cam Johnson: 4 years, $108 million Brooklyn didn’t play around with the […]

With the NBA free agency period well underway, many teams have their eyes set on their dream signings. The names that make the most noise, of course, are the stars. However, there are also many under the radar signings that have the potential to be game-changers. The Brooklyn Nets, for example, agreed to a deal […]

The Charlotte Hornets swept the season series with the Dallas Mavericks after beating them in two straight games, which might be a little surprising to read for some Hornets and Mavs fans. When a team features Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who are two of the league’s best offensive talents, you might be in for […]

Dennis Smith Jr. has revealed the Charlotte Hornets’ savage mentality against the Dallas Mavericks following their second consecutive win over the playoff contender. In the wake of the victory, Smith Jr. said, “That’s all we said pregame: ‘Put they ass in the dirt.’ Straight like that, and we came out and executed and got two […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been playing well for a while now but perhaps the Dallas Mavericks don’t know that. Either that or, you know, Smith still hasn’t let go of the fact the Mavs gave up on him after just a little more than one season. This despite him being selected […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be shorthanded yet again on Monday when they take on the Charlotte Hornets. Anthony Davis is still out indefinitely for LA with a foot injury and currently has no timetable to return. Joining him on the sidelines for the Hornets matchup is Lonnie Walker IV, who has already been tagged […]

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Golden State Warriors in a nail bitter to secure their first home win, 120-113. It may have taken overtime to get the job done against a team led by the greatest shooter ever in Steph Curry, but it was an impressive win by this young group. The Hornets are now […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is having some sort of a career revival with the Charlotte Hornets, as he is seemingly feeling at home with his new team. He has been branded as a draft bust for failing to meet the potential he carried with him when he was taken ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks back […]

The Charlotte Hornets gave the New York Knicks everything they could handle in Madison Square Garden. They just came up a little short in the 134-131 loss. This is their first road loss of the season and they are now sitting at 2-2 on the season. Charlotte is still without three key players in LaMelo […]

The Charlotte Hornets signed Dennis Smith Jr. to fill their hole at backup point guard. Isaiah Thomas occupied that position in 2021-22 and did a phenomenal job. He was a late-season acquisition, but the Hornets went 12-5 when he suited up. Smith’s signing could spell the end of Thomas’ tenure in Charlotte. Smith is a […]

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets are hoping to find a way to stand out in a crowded Eastern Conference after failing to do so last season. Maybe their recent signing of Dennis Smith Jr. will help them take a step forward this upcoming season. The Hornets recently signed Smith to a one-year deal with […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis didn’t exactly bring it, and several players who were pivotal for the Portland Trail Blazers almost certainly won’t be on the roster when this team is really trying to win. Don’t dismiss the long-term significance of Portland’s stirring 107-105 win over the sinking Los Angeles Lakers despite the unique circumstances […]

There’s still no telling how long Damian Lillard will be out of the lineup as he takes more time to manage his nagging core injury. If their superstar point guard is out for an extended period, though, the Portland Trail Blazers will at least have several ball-handlers to pick up his slack. Portland on Friday […]

A recent report revealed details on the inner workings of the Dallas Mavericks under former head coach Rick Carlisle. The report shed some light on the reason why Carlisle’s relationships with Mavs players, specifically Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith Jr., began to deteriorate. Well, Smith saw the report and shared his own eye-opening take on […]

Chauncey Billups touched on the pitfalls of Damian Lillard’s abdominal tendinopathy well before it was officially announced the Portland Trail Blazers superstar would be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Lillard was clearly more affected by his nagging core injury than normal during Portland’s blowout loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday. He […]

The Portland Trail Blazers bookended exhibition action the same way it started, with a double-digit loss to the Golden State Warriors. Unlike the preseason opener and a dispiriting two games to follow, though, the Blazers’ performance in the preseason finale provided some optimism how about how they may play on both ends of the floor […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are adding some depth behind Damian Lillard by signing former lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr. to a training camp deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Smith is no guarantee to make the final roster, but the Blazers have two open roster spots remaining with 13 players holding guaranteed deals. Anfernee Simons […]

Trae Young proved a lot of doubters wrong last season as he led the unheralded Atlanta Hawks to a deep run in the NBA Playoffs. It has been quite evident that Young is a man on a mission, and with the new season still a few weeks away, the fiery playmaker is already grinding it […]

After reports surfaced about Lauri Markkanen’s desire to leave the Chicago Bulls, more than a few teams have been linked to a swoop for the 24-year-old forward. Right now, Luka Doncic and the Mavs are the latest team that has been rumored to be in on the Markkanen sweepstakes NBA insider Kevin O’Connor brought up […]

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is one of the shiftiest guards in the entire NBA. Detroit Pistons playmaker Dennis Smith Jr. learned that the hard way on Thursday, as Fox sat him down with a burst of speed to the rim. Smith didn’t know what hit him (via Hoop Central). https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1380354105558720512?s=20 Fox has been one […]

Things didn’t end well between Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks. After three seasons, one All-Star appearance, and a torn ACL, the relationship soured between KP and New York, resulting in a trade to the Dallas Mavericks in 2019. Regardless of the breakup, Porzingis still harbors fond memories of his Knicks tenure. Two years […]

The Detroit Pistons are not only coming off a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 109-95, in their most recent game on Friday, but they also lost lost starting guard Delon Wright to injury for at least a couple of weeks. Wright reportedly suffered a Grade 2 groin strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, […]

Pistons and Knicks fans might know that following the 2017 NBA Draft, many observers argued that the Dallas Mavericks had obtained the steal of the night with their selection of Dennis Smith Jr. with the ninth overall pick. A freshman guard out of North Carolina State University, Dennis Smith was a highly regarded prospect owing […]

On Monday, the New York Knicks sent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for veteran guard Derrick Rose. The move gives Smith a new change in scenery and an opportunity to grow. In his first night in Detroit, Smith took the time to watch the Bad Boys documentary series, which […]

It looks like Dennis Smith Jr. is simply happy to be given a fresh start with the Detroit Pistons. Just last week, the New York Knicks traded DSJ and a 2021 second-round to the Pistons for veteran guard Derrick Rose. Given his rather forgettable stint in the Big Apple highlighted by injuries and lack of […]

The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed on a trade that will send Derrick Rose to the Big Apple. After the dust has settled with the trade, it has been revealed that the Knicks will send the Pistons a second-round pick (currently slotted at No. 40) in the 2021 NBA Draft, per […]

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly nearing a deal to trade Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks for Dennis Smith Jr. and draft compensation, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. There had been plenty of rumors surrounding the Knicks’ interest in Derrick Rose, and it appears the two sides have agreed to a deal […]

Former No. 9 overall pick Dennis Smith Jr. of the New York Knicks has requested to play in the G-League with the Westchester Knicks, according to the New York Daily News’ Stefan Bondy. Following Bondy’s reporting, Steve Popper of Newsday Sports confirmed the news on Twitter: Can confirm report by @SBondyNYDN – Dennis Smith Jr. […]

The re-tooled Brooklyn Nets hit a major speedbump early in their 2020-21 NBA campaign when shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie’s MRI revealed an ACL injury. Although the tear was deemed partial, the 27-year-old is expected to miss the rest of the season. Dinwiddie emerged as the top scorer for the overachieving Nets squad last season with […]