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Nick Smith Jr. Dazzles in Debut, Leads Hornets to Victory

1/22/2025

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Nick Smith Jr. shone in his first career start for the Charlotte Hornets, netting 15 points to lead his team to victory over the Chicago Bulls. The promising former Arkansas guard, selected 27th overall in 2023, has been steadily improving, averaging 9.8 points over his last five games. As the NBA trade deadline looms, speculation about his future intensifies.

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Nick Smith Jr. shone in his first career start for the Charlotte Hornets, netting 15 points to lead his team to victory over the Chicago Bulls. The promising former Arkansas guard, selected 27th overall in 2023, has been steadily improving, averaging 9.8 points over his last five games. As the NBA trade deadline looms, speculation about his future intensifies.