Overview
- The Sioux Falls Skyforce have claimed Dennis Smith Jr., bringing the former lottery pick into the Miami Heat organization, per multiple reports.
- Smith joined the Skyforce shortly after being released by the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League affiliate.
- His most recent NBA action came in 2023–24 with the Brooklyn Nets, where he appeared in 56 games and averaged 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
- Drafted ninth overall by Dallas in 2017, Smith earned All-Rookie Second Team honors in his debut season and has since played for six NBA teams.
- In Sioux Falls, he will compete for a role on a guard group that includes Heat two-way player Jahmir Young as well as Josh Christopher and Trevor Keels.