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Zhaire Smith most recently played in the NBA during the 2019-20 season when he was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Over the offseason, Smith signed a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he has now been waived.

Zhaire Smith News / Hoops Wire / October 15

Cavs Release Zhaire Smith

The Cavaliers have waived shooting guard Zhaire Smith, according to the NBA transactions log. It marks the third move Cleveland has made at the end of the roster in the past two days.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 29

Former 76ers Player Lands Camp Invite From Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers remained intrigued with a former first-round pick who once played for the Philadelphia 76ers. Zhaire Smith, a former 16th overall pick, landed a training camp invite from the Cavaliers earlier this week.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Cavs Officially Sign Two Players To Camp Roster

The Cavaliers have officially signed point guard Jacob Gilyard and shooting guard Zhaire Smith to Exhibit 10 contracts for training camp, per the RealGM transactions log.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fastbreak on SI / September 25

Cleveland Cavaliers Reportedly Add Former NBA 1st-Round Pick To Training Camp Roster

Zhaire Smith is coming off a year where he played for the Cleveland Charge (G League). He finished the regular season with averages of 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 54.8% from the field and 41.0% from the three-point range in 32 games.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Cavs Signing Zhaire Smith, Jacob Gilyard To Camp Deals

The Cavaliers are signing shooting guard Zhaire Smith and point guard Jacob Gilyard to Exhibit 10 contracts for training camp, per Chris Fedor or Cleveland.com.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / July 14

‘Dunk of the summer’: Zhaire Smith turns heads on social media with ridiculous poster in Summer League

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned their first Summer League win of 2024 on Sunday, and wing Zhaire Smith stole the show. The 25-year-old, who played a significant role for Cleveland’s G League squad in the 2023-24 season, threw down a vicious dunk in Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks that caused a stir on social media.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / July 14

Watching the Market: Cavs vs. Bucks

Zhaire Smith’s impressive dunk was an exclamation mark on the Cavs’ dominant victory. The Cleveland Cavaliers thoroughly dominated the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 12

What Zhaire Smith brings to Cavs

Smith’s athleticism and defensive ability earned him a 10-day contract with Cavs. To say Zhaire Smith’s road back to the NBA hasn’t gone as planned would be an understatement.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11

Cavs sign former first-round pick to 10-day contract

The streaking Cleveland Cavaliers have added a former first-round pick to their roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 11

Cavs sign former first-round pick Zhaire Smith to 10-day deal

The Cavaliers have added some depth on the wing via the G League. At least, that’s what they intend to find out over the next 10 days. That’s because the Cavs signed shooting guard Zhaire Smith to a 10-day contract, the team announced on Sunday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / February 11

Cavaliers sign former first-round pick to 10-day contract

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 21

Cleveland Cavaliers Release Former NBA 1st Round Pick

Zhaire Smith most recently played in the NBA during the 2019-20 season when he appeared in seven games for the Philadelphia 76ers. This summer, he signed

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / October 5, 2023

Zhaire Smith speaks on what he hopes to get out of Cavs tenure

Zhaire Smith has overcome a great deal to keep his NBA dream alive, and his mindset now is to make the Cleveland Cavaliers roster for the 2023-24 season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / September 15, 2023

Cavs to Sign Former First-Round Pick Zhaire Smith

The Cavaliers intend to sign shooting guard Zhaire Smith to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, agent Adie von Gontard told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 13, 2023

Nets’ Mikal Bridges Explains Anger Toward 76ers Years Ago

Brooklyn Nets forward and former Villanova standout Mikal Bridges thought he was going to stick around and continue his playing career in the pros with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / May 27, 2022

Former Sixer Zhaire Smith Will Resume Playing After Battling Injury

On the night of the 2018 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Villanova prospect Mikal Bridges with their first-round pick. Not too long after making the call to Bridges, the Sixers flipped the Villanova standout to the Phoenix Suns for the 16th overall pick and a future first-rounder.