Smith (undisclosed) played six minutes off the bench in Saturday's 120-116 preseason loss to the Hornets and went scoreless (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) while adding a rebound, two assists and a steal.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is competing for a roster spot before the 2025-26 season opener against the Spurs on Oct. 22. The lack of minutes he had in this game doesn't bode well for his chances. Still, at least he was healthy enough to play after missing Monday's exhibition against the Thunder.

Smith (undisclosed) participated in half of Tuesday's practice, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed Monday's exhibition versus the Thunder, and it's still not clear what exactly he's dealing with. For now, he can be considered questionable for Saturday's exhibition against Charlotte.

Smith (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's exhibition versus the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear exactly what Smith is dealing with, but we wouldn't read much into him missing a meaningless preseason game. He's currently on a training camp deal, so there are no guarantees he'll be on the regular-season roster when the season officially gets underway.

The Mavericks signed Smith to a training camp contract Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith rejoins the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft out of NC State. The 26-year-old guard has since bounced around the league, including stints with the Knicks, Pistons, Trail Blazers, Hornets and Nets. His most recent stint in the league was with Brooklyn during the 2023-24 campaign, where he made 56 regular-season appearances, averaging 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 43.5 percent from the field (career high) and 29.4 percent from three-point range. After failing to find a new team in the NBA last season, Smith went overseas and played for Real Madrid in Liga ACB before parting ways with the team Feb. 18.

Smith announced Tuesday that he is leaving Real Madrid and intends to make a return to the NBA this season, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith joined Real Madrid in January and made just two appearances for the Spanish club, averaging 4.0 points and 1.5 rebounds. However, Smith will reportedly attempt to make a return to the NBA after last playing for the Nets in 2023-24.

Smith (hip) won't play in Sunday's game versus the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had already been ruled out Friday, but his absence streak will extend to seven games Sunday due to right hip inflammation. Smith will end the 2023-24 campaign averaging 6.6 points, 3.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 18.9 minutes across 56 appearances.

Smith (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith continues to deal with right hip inflammation, and he'll be unavailable for a sixth consecutive game Friday. His final chance to suit up this year will be during Sunday's regular-season finale against the 76ers.

Smith (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will miss a fifth straight game due to right hip inflammation. He has only two more chances to suit up this season -- Friday in New York and Sunday in Philadelphia.

Smith (hip) won't play in Sunday's game against Sacramento, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith appears to have sustained a mid-day setback Sunday, as he earned a probable tag in the morning before being downgraded to doubtful and eventually getting ruled out. Dennis Schroder should see plenty of work at the point, while Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker and Mikal Bridges could see more ball-handling duties. Smith's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Raptors.

Smith (hip) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was initially deemed probable for Sunday's matchup, but it now appears likely that he'll be forced to miss a fourth consecutive game due to right hip synovitis. However, Brooklyn's backcourt will get a boost since Dennis Schroder (Achilles) is available.