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Dallas Mavericks starting point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been dealing with a lingering right wrist injury and Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle doesn’t know when the explosive guard will return to game action. Dennis Smith Jr. initially hurt his wrist on Nov. 19. Since then, he has missed a total of six games, but not […]

After missing three games with a right wrist injury, Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. is active against the Phoenix Suns. Smith may be a bit overshadowed by the season debut of Dirk Nowitzki who had surgery on his left ankle last spring. The 21-year-old, second-year player was selected 9th in the first round of the 2017 […]

Mavs guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been listed as doubtful ahead of the team’s Monday night game against the Orlando Magic. Smith did not play in Saturday’s 107-104 win over the Houston Rockets due to a right wrist sprain and it sounds as though the injury could keep him out for yet another game. But […]

According to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is saying that Dennis Smith Jr. is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Smith is day-to-day with a wrist injury. The Mavs’ ninth overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, Smith already missed Wednesday night’s game against the […]

Mavs point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is setting the bar high this season. The crafty ball-handler says he has one goal in mind for his team, and that is to make it to the playoffs. “My only goal for this year is to make the playoffs,” Smith said in an interview with Mike Fisher of […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic heaved a full-court pass to Dennis Smith Jr. for a slam dunk finish. Check out the clip below between the Mavs teammates as posted by the House of Highlights: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_dgi9h-6P/ The victory was already sealed at that point so Luke Doncic’s pass and Dennis Smith Jr.’s dunk were just the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have developed much faster than anticipated after drafting EuroLeague superstar Luka Doncic this summer, putting the pressure on Mavs point guard Dennis Smith Jr. to keep pace and fit into Rick Carlisle’s offense as they sail towards a competitive future. According to Tim Cato of The Athletic, the second-year point guard could […]

A hard collision with LA Clippers hard-nosed defensive ace Patrick Beverley caused Dallas Mavericks point man Dennis Smith Jr. to lose a tooth early in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 114-110 win. The two point guards hustled for a loose ball, as Beverley aggressively landed on top of Smith, nicking him in the moneymaker […]

L.A. Clippers guard Patrick Beverly is known to be a bulldog defensively, hounding opposing guards from end to end and constantly applying intense ball pressure. On Sunday night, this intensity ended up with Beverly inadvertently causing Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. to lose a tooth. Patrick Beverly and Dennis Smith Jr. were scrapping over […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic had a crazy reaction to teammate Dennis Smith Jr.’s block that saved the game for the Mavs. Check out the clip as posted by NBA on ESPN: LUKA'S FACE 😂 pic.twitter.com/ENsk8f90Qv — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 3, 2018 As observed, Luka Doncic was on the bench, wearing civilian clothes. […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has already produced several highlight-reel moments in Friday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs’ wonderboy started his night by doing the unthinkable, and that was blocking LeBron James twice on one possession. And now, the 6-foot-7 wing from Slovenia is back at it again by helping out […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have the services of second-year point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and rookie phenom Luka Doncic when they take on the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Dennis Smith Jr. missed the previous game against the Boston Celtics with a wrist injury, while Luka Doncic was listed as questionable due to an illness. For […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is optimistic about Dennis Smith Jr.’s return to the Mavs lineup in the near future. Smith missed Saturday’s game against the Boston Celtics after suffering a sprained right wrist, but he was a full participant in practice on Monday. According to Carlisle, the second-year point guard had a good […]

Reports have surfaced about the Dallas Mavericks’ displeasure with center DeAndre Jordan’s ‘selfishness’ thus far. However, point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has quickly downplayed any notion of tension in the locker room. It is no secret that the Mavericks have gotten off to a slow start to the 2017-18 NBA season. Regardless, Smith took to […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. certainly has a lot to improve when it comes to his shooting, including his free throws. While the Mavs’ star can throw the basketball with force and produce highlight reel materials with his nasty dunks, his shooting leaves much to be desired. And that was even more evident when […]

Dennis Smith Jr. had his third-year team option picked up by the Dallas Mavericks, according to Dwain Price of Mavs.com. The North Carolina native will make $3.82 million this season and $4.46 million in 2019-20 as a result. Smith had a shining debut season in the NBA, putting up 15.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists […]

The NBA is a strange place where a superstar player can just show up at a practice, team up with scrubs, and lead them into beating the rest of the starting unit. It’s also a place where players suddenly break out in synchronized – and completely unscripted – motions. It’s a phenomenon that’s eluded a […]

Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic are the future of the Dallas Mavericks. Smith is coming off an impressive rookie year and Doncic is showing signs of a potential superstar in the preseason. The two Mavs are playing well together on the court, but that doesn’t mean Doncic won’t roast his point guard from time […]

Dallas Mavericks second-year guard Dennis Smith Jr. has no plans to redeem himself in this year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest, which will be held in Charlotte. The high-flying Mavs guard was asked by Tim MacMahon of ESPN whether he would be returning to this year’s contest, and said this: Dennis Smith Jr. “I’m not doing the […]

Dallas Mavs point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been shockingly devastated by the destruction caused in his native Fayetteville in North Carolina, as Hurricane Florence had no mercy when coming through town, leaving thousands of families struggling and out of a home. Smith, who played high school basketball in North Carolina and starred for North […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki sees limitless potential for Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic. Nowitzki is towards the end of his career, but the future Hall of Famer is excited about the bright futures both these young stars have ahead of them. “I think the sky’s the limit for (Doncic) and Dennis together,” Dirk […]

As Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki enters the tail end of his illustrious career, he’s probably thinking who to pass the title of franchise player to. After 20 years as the face of the organization, filling his shoes is not going to be an easy task. Still, the Mavs have done a great job of […]

According to the trainer of Stephen Curry, Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks is a future All-Star and could be the next big thing. As reported by Dalton Trigg of 247Sports, Brandon Payne — who has trained with two-time MVP and three-time world champion Curry since 2011 — believes Smith will be a future All-Star. […]

The NBA Draft is a momentous occasion for every player who hears his name called. Additionally, it’s a great night for young players to showcase their flair for fashion. For some NBA players, this means showing off their best bow ties. On Tuesday, the NBA Draft’s official Twitter account posted a tweet in honor of […]

The Dallas Mavericks went all in on European wonder kid Luka Doncic at the 2018 NBA draft, as they look build a foundation in the hopes of again challenging for an NBA championship in the future. With the acquisition of Doncic, the 19-year-old will now team up with explosive guard Dennis Smith Jr. in the […]

Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks had an impressive rookie season. His next mission would be to top his first-year performance. Will he be a victim of the sophomore slump? As reported by Mavs.com’s Dwain Price, Smith Jr. is not worried about the slump. If he gets into one, Smith Jr. won’t panic. Instead, […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is a name that most NBA fans are becoming increasingly familiar with — for good reason. The Dallas Mavericks point guard has a wide variety of tricks in his proverbial bag, crossovers, step-back jumpers, crafty layups, and extraordinary hops. Smith’s leaping ability was on full display at a practice run earlier this […]

The most potent lead guards in the modern NBA are those who can seamlessly step off the ball without skipping a beat. Stephen Curry empowers the Golden State Warriors’ offense because of his electric off-ball movement and historically elite shooting. On the flip side, high-usage, ball-dominant guards can cap their team’s ceiling. Guards like Russell […]

Major League Baseball has seen several of its players come under fire in recent weeks, when Josh Hader, Sean Newcomb, and Trea Turner’s old racist and anti-gay tweets resurfaced to the scrutiny of fans in social media. Yet the NBA is not exempt from this phenomenon of investigative cyber-reporting, as Milwaukee Bucks rookie Donte DiVincenzo […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is viewed as among the rising stars in the league. The Dallas Mavericks point guard has not quite yet reached the level where he’s absolutely considered a superstar, but he’s on pace to get there. For the meantime, the young, athletic, and explosive Mavs guard remains a player dreaming of being mentioned […]

The Summer League was originally conceived to be a scrimmage featuring this year’s draft picks (since we’re itching to see them strut their wares) and the crop of NBA hopefuls that either didn’t get picked or are slumming around year after year for an opportunity in the form of a 10-day or two-way deal. Rarely […]

First came the report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: DeAndre Jordan would not exercise his $24.1 million player option for next season. Instead, he’d enter the market as a free agent and the Dallas Mavericks, a team he once spurned in the summer of 2015, were primed to be his top suitor. Then, this tweet from […]

All eyes are on the rookies who are making their debuts in the NBA Summer League this week. It is the NBA’s top stars of tomorrow, who just so happen to be playing today. Who will be the duds and the studs in their Pro Career premieres? Of course, most eyes will be on the […]

For nearly two decades, Dirk Nowitzki kept the Dallas Mavericks afloat. At minimum, they were a relevant team in the Western Conference, consistently pumping out 48+ wins and playoff berths. On the high end, the Mavericks were contenders that threw opponents for a loop thanks to the excellence of Nowitzki. Dirk’s scoring prowess and unorthodox style […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Following Tuesday night’s 124-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Dennis Smith Jr. decided to send out a quick thank you message to the Dallas Mavericks and their fans for supporting him through his rookie season. “Thank God for the blessings,” Smith Jr. wrote in his tweet. “Thank you @dallasmavs for opportunity.” Smith was held out […]

Dennis Smith Jr. was considered one of the darkhorse candidates to take the Rookie of the Year award, but after the surprising runs of Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell, the Dallas Mavericks guard has gone under the radar — just another point guard in a poor-performing team. Yet looking at his overall numbers, 15.2 points, […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. stood his ground on Tuesday against the likes of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum as he scored 18 points and added eight rebounds and eight assists to lead the Mavs to a 115-109 upset win at home over the Portland Trail Blazers. Smith definitely looked fine in the game. […]

The Dunk Contest is long over but Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. — a participant in the midseason event — may be thinking that he’s still out there to garner “tens.” During the Mavs’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the high-flying point guard lit up the crowd with yet another amazing play. Nearing […]