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Just two hours until the Charlotte Hornets tip off the 2024 preseason against the New York Knicks, the team announced that second-year guard Nick Smith Jr.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 20

Charlotte Hornets G Nick Smith Jr. 2024-25 Player Profile

This player profile of Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. provides insight to his previous season, what to expect in the upcoming season, career stats, and more.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 2

Predicting Nick Smith Jr's 2024-25 Season Statistics

Nick Smith Jr. showed improvement in his overall game during the recent summer league, but he still struggles with his efficiency on offense. He's in competition for playing time with Tre Mann, Cody Martin, Seth Curry, and Josh Green.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 16

Tidjane Salaün Puts Up Double Double to Make it Five Straight Wins for Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets continued their impressive run by defeating the Denver Nuggets 80-66. This victory marks their second win in Las Vegas, pushing their overall Summer League record to 5-0.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 13

Watch: Nick Smith Jr. breaks ankles at Summer League

Watch: Hornets' Nick Smith Jr. breaks ankles at Summer League

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Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 13

Recap/Analysis: Second year pros lead Hornets win over Knicks

Brandon Miller scored 23 and Nick Smith Jr. scored 24 to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a win over the New York Knicks, 94-90. The Hornets once again used the first quarter to jump out to a double digit lead, just like they did in their first two summer league games.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 6

Hornets Player Grades: Nick Smith Jr.

Selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 27th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Nick Smith Jr. entered the league with few expectations. The rookie showed flashes of brilliance in Greensboro prior to his debut in Charlotte, and now holds a promising future with the Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 11

Inside the Hive: Nick Smith Jr. is Taking Advantage of His Opportunity

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25

NBA best bets: Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Clippers preview, odds and pick

After emerging as a potential Western Conference power over the last month, the Los Angeles Clippers have some regrouping to do to cement that lofty status.

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Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / December 24

Nornets’ Nick Smith Jr. Explodes For The Best Game Of His Career

Coming out of high school, Nick Smith Jr. was the No. 3-ranked recruit, via RSCI. The shifty guard elevated to the top of his class with standout play at the AAU level for Brad Beal Elite and at North Little Rock High School.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / December 23

Recap/Analysis: Charlotte Hornets lose the Nick Smith Jr. game to the Nuggets

Nick Smith Jr. made five straight 3-pointers as part of a 17 point fourth quarter, but the Charlotte Hornets dug themselves too deep of a whole in the third quarter for it to matter.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 11

Mark Williams, Nick Smith Jr. Ruled Out vs. Heat

The Charlotte Hornets have ruled out Mark Williams (low back contusion) and Nick Smith Jr. (right foot) for tonight's home contest against the Miami Heat.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 6

Nick Smith Jr., Leaky Black Make Most of Quick Trip to Greensboro

Over the course of the 82-game season, the Charlotte Hornets will be constantly managing their roster to ensure players' talents are maximized and guys get the playing time they need to develop. That is precisely what was accomplished earlier this week when Charlotte made the decision to send Nick Smith Jr.

NBA News / Keeping It Heel / November 9

UNC Basketball: Leaky Black makes his NBA debut

The former UNC basketball standout officially made his NBA debut for the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards. The wait is finally over, as former UNC basketball standout Leaky Black has made his official NBA debut.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / August 28, 2023

Hornets: How Nick Smith Jr. Can Fit Next To LaMelo Ball

In the 2022 high school basketball recruiting class, Nick Smith Jr. slotted in as the third-best player in the country per RSCI. He then took his highly-touted talents to his local school, the University of Arkansas. While his freshman season was riddled with injuries, the 6-foot-4 point guard had some spectacular spurts when on the hardwood.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 21, 2023

Hornets Summer League report card: Nick Smith Jr.

Next up on the docket for our series of Hornets Summer League report cards is Nick Smith Jr., Charlotte’s latter first-round pick of the 2023 NBA Draft.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 15, 2023

Hornets Leave Summer League Victorious

LAS VEGAS, NV -- No Brandon Miller, no Nick Smith Jr., yet the Charlotte Hornets come away with their first and only win of NBA2K24 Summer League, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-92.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2023

Charlotte Hornets positives from Summer League

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NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / July 14, 2023

Nick Smith Jr. Dominates Portland In Summer League Performance

Falling all the way down to Charlotte at pick No. 27, Nick Smith Jr. was one of the biggest steals of the 2023 NBA Draft. Prior to the season, the 6-foot-4 guard was projected as a borderline top-five pick.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2023

Forget Rodgers, it's the Summer of Love for Packers

We've almost made it through the longest, most stagnant week on the sports calendar, as MLB returns Friday for a full slate of action following the All-Star break.

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