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Mavericks Reunite with Dennis Smith Jr. for Depth

9/19/2025

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The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Dennis Smith Jr. to a one-year deal, reuniting him with the team that drafted him ninth overall in 2017.
Smith, 27, previously played 1.5 seasons with the Mavericks before being traded to the New York Knicks in 2019.
He averaged 15.2 points and 5.2 assists in his rookie season but has struggled with consistency since.
After spending last season with Real Madrid, he will compete for a roster spot at training camp against Brandon Williams.
The Mavericks seek backcourt depth as Kyrie Irving recovers from a torn ACL, with training camp scheduled for September 30 to October 4 in Vancouver.

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The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Dennis Smith Jr. to a one-year deal, reuniting him with the team that drafted him ninth overall in 2017.
Smith, 27, previously played 1.5 seasons with the Mavericks before being traded to the New York Knicks in 2019.
He averaged 15.2 points and 5.2 assists in his rookie season but has struggled with consistency since.
After spending last season with Real Madrid, he will compete for a roster spot at training camp against Brandon Williams.
The Mavericks seek backcourt depth as Kyrie Irving recovers from a torn ACL, with training camp scheduled for September 30 to October 4 in Vancouver.