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. 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.

Smith Jr. had an extra ligament in his knee. If you didn’t even know that was possible, you’re certainly not alone, as only 20 percent of all humans have one, doctors told Smith Sr.

DALLAS --Dennis Smith Jr. played his first game in the NBA five weeks before his 20th birthday. To Smith, being handed the keys to the Dallas Mavericks, a rebuilding franchise in the presumed ...

Dennis Smith Jr. trade rumors: Mavs discussed deals with multiple teams, will see how 'reuniting period' goes The Lakers, Knicks and Magic are among teams reportedly interested in the former No. 9 ...

Dennis Smith Jr. Taunts Mavs After Drilling Dagger Three Again, the March 26 loss was Dallas’ second-straight to the Hornets, who hold the NBA’s fourth worst record.

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 25: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half at American Airlines Center on October 25, 2017 in ...

Dennis Smith Jr.’s psyche was at an all-time low after a poor start to the regular season and being booed Saturday night. Now his world was rocked Sunday when his stepmother passed away.

Dennis Smith Jr. sits in the second-floor lounge of a luxury apartment building in his new city of Dallas, minutes from his new home away from home, the Dallas Mavericks' training facility. The ...