Smith (toe) won't play in Friday's game versus the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Smith will miss his second straight game Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a toe injury. Theo Maledon should see extended minutes with Terry Rozier (foot) also out. Smith's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Toronto.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Could return Friday
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Smith (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against Chicago.
The point guard was scratched from Tuesday's win over the Thunder due to a toe injury, but there's hope he'll get back on the floor as soon as Friday night. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Terry Rozier (foot) both out, Smith should be in line for a significant workload if he's cleared to play.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Late scratch Tuesday
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Smith has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder due to a right toe sprain.
Despite previously being listed as the team's starting point guard, Smith is a late scratch Tuesday. Theo Maledon will replace him in the starting five. Smith's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Chicago.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Hands out nine assists
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Smith amassed 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 117-109 win over Dallas.
Smith had the challenging task of guarding Kyrie Irving, and he posted a solid stat line while ending just one assist away from recording a double-double. Terry Rozier (foot) has been tabbed as a game-time call for Sunday's matchup against Dallas, and if he can't go, then Smith could find himself in the starting lineup once again. Smith is averaging 10.5 points, 6.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds as a starter this season.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Gets starting nod
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Coach Steve Clifford said Smith is in the starting lineup and will guard Kyrie Irving in Friday's matchup with Dallas, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Smith's insertion in the starting lineup likely means either Terry Rozier (foot) or Kelly Oubre (shoulder) won't play Friday. Smith is averaging 10.3 points, 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 31.4 minutes across 13 starts this season.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Cleared for action
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Smith (illness) is available for Friday's game in Dallas.
As expected, Smith has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up Friday after leaving Thursday's loss early with an illness. With Terry Rozier (foot) doubtful and Kelly Oubre (shoulder) questionable, Smith could operate as the starting point guard against the team that drafted him in 2017.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Likely available Friday
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Smith (illness) is probable for Friday's game against Dallas.
Smith left Thursday's loss to the Pelicans early due to an illness, but it appears he'll be able to suit up for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back Friday. With Terry Rozier (foot) doubtful, Smith, if cleared, could move into the starting lineup and see an increased workload versus the Mavericks.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Will not return Thursday
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Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to illness.
Smith joins Terry Rozier (foot) and Kelly Oubre (shoulder) as an early exit from Thursday's matchup after feeling under the weather. He finished with eight points and four assists over 22 minutes while Bryce McGowens and Svi Mykhailiuk will likely see expanded roles for the remainder of the game. Smith's next chance to play will come Friday against Dallas.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Back to bench with Oubre available
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Smith will come off the bench during Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.
With Kelly Oubre (back) available following a one-game absence, Smith will resume a bench role. He's played well lately, scoring in double figures in five of the past six games (11.5 PPG), but needs to be more efficient, as he's slashing 41/27/68. Also during this stretch, the guard has averaged 5.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 26.0 minutes.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Strong two-way effort Sunday
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Smith finished Sunday's 114-108 loss to the Cavaliers with 14 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 37 minutes.
Smith moved into the starting lineup Sunday, replacing Kelly Oubre (back). He led the team in playing time in the loss, and despite some erratic shooting from the field, Smith turned in a strong cross-category performance. The 2017 lottery pick has been somewhat of a revelation this season, playing a much larger role than anyone expected. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) done for the season and the Hornets having little to play for over the final month, Smith should continue to be a 12-team option in category leagues.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Officially starting Sunday
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Smith is starting Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Smith has started just one game since the start of the calendar year, but he'll join the lineup for Sunday's matchup since Kelly Oubre (back) has been ruled out. Smith has scored in double figures in four of his last five appearances, averaging 11.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 23.8 minutes per game during that time.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Likely to start Sunday
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Charlotte head coach Steve Clifford said Smith is expected to start at point guard in Sunday's game against the Cavaliers with Kelly Oubre (back) listed as doubtful for the contest, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Oubre has started alongside Terry Rozier in the backcourt in each of the last six games since LaMelo Ball (ankle) suffered a season-ending injury, but Smith has proven useful enough while serving as Charlotte's sixth man. In the six games sans Ball, Smith is averaging 10.5 points, 5.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 triples in 24.2 minutes per game. With Oubre likely out of the mix Sunday, Smith should make for a strong streaming option for the assists and defensive categories, though fantasy managers should be aware of Smith's potential to inflict damage in the two percentage categories.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Solid line in loss
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Smith accumulated eight points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 105-91 loss to the Suns.
Smith did a great job contributing across multiple categories Wednesday night, adding his typical assists and steals but also excellent rebound and block numbers for a guard. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) set to miss the remainder of the season, Smith is in line to get a good chunk of those minutes, and fantasy managers who are punting field-goal percentage could do worse by adding Smith for the fantasy playoff stretch.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Coming off bench Friday
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Smith will come off the bench Friday against the Timberwolves, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Smith heads back to the bench with Terry Rozier (hand) returning following a one-game absence. As a reserve this month, Smith is averaging 10.7 points, 2.6 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 23.0 minutes.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Produces well in spot start
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Smith logged 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 120-110 victory over the Spurs.
Due to the absence of Terry Rozier (hand), Smith drew his first start since Nov. 10 and made the most of his chances. He reached double figures in scoring for a third straight game and narrowly missed out on a double-double, as Smith and backcourt mate LaMelo Ball combined for 19 assists. If Rozier is ready to go coming out of the All-Star break, Smith will move to the bench and lose out on some playing time, but he should still be in store for a consistent 20-plus-minute role as the top guard on the Hornets' second unit.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Starting for injured Rozier
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Smith will get the nod at shooting guard for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
With Terry Rozier (hand) sidelined, Smith draws his first start since mid-November. Still, he's maintained a steady role in the rotation all season and is averaging 10.1 points, 5.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals when seeing at least 24 minutes (20 games).
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Submits well-rounded box-score line
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Smith finished Saturday's 119-105 loss to the Nuggets with 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes.
The continued absences of Kelly Oubre (hand) and Cody Martin (knee) and the trade of Jalen McDaniels to the 76ers at the trade deadline appears to have proven beneficial for Smith, who has been logging more playing time of late alongside starting point guard LaMelo Ball. Smith has now cleared 20 minutes in all six of the Hornets' games in February, averaging 10.5 points, 2.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks while shooting 55.6 percent from the field. That level of production is enough to keep Smith relevant in 14-team category leagues, and he shapes up as a decent streaming option for steals in 12-team formats.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Good to go Friday
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Smith (wrist) will take the floor Friday versus the Pistons.
Already tabbed as probable on the initial injury report, Smith will take his usual in the rotation as the backup point guard behind LaMelo Ball. Even so, Smith doesn't produce consistently enough in a bench role to warrant fantasy consideration in most fantasy formats.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Probable Friday
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Smith is probable for Friday's game against the Pistons due to a left wrist sprain.
Smith hasn't missed any games since the start of the calendar year, and it appears likely that he'll be able to suit up Friday despite his wrist issue. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 5.0 points and 3.2 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Dennis Smith: Will play Sunday
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Smith (illness) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Heat.
As expected, Smith will play Sunday after initially being listed as probable with an illness. The backup point guard has appeared in 13 straight games and has averaged 6.8 points, 4.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.3 minutes during that stretch.
