Dennis Smith Jr. has transformed himself into a leader, a prominent voice within the Nets’ locker room and one of the only players on the roster Jacque Vaughn can depend on each night.

LAS VEGAS — The Dennis Smith Jr. the Nets are getting is an entirely different version than the one the Knicks saw. He entered the league — and the Garden — as an offensive-minded lottery pick.

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. runs the offense against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Dennis Smith Jr. took to the court for the Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-24 season, appearing in 56 games. He recorded an average of 6.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per contest.

Dennis Smith, Jr. always wanted to play. Growing up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he would spend most of his days out among the oak trees, playing football, baseball or basketball.

Dennis Schröder, Dennis Smith Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith are done for the 2023-24 season, Nets interim head coach Kevin Ollie announced on Friday.

Dennis Smith Jr. says he’s a different player than the last time he played in New York. The Nets are counting on it. In parts of three seasons with the Knicks following the trade that sent ...

Dennis Smith Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Nets last summer. The 6-foot-2 guard was a priority for Brooklyn in free agency. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 63°F.

Dennis Smith Jr. NBAE via Getty Images Cam Johnson entered Tuesday having dealt with cramping issues in recent games and while Johnson said he wasn’t concerned about them continuing, Vaughn said ...

Dennis Smith Jr. is Ready to Lead After Finding His Footing. During the 2022-23 season, Smith played off the bench, supporting LaMelo Ball on the Charlotte Hornets.