Saw this from Stein:
Smith, though, needs a monster training camp to force his way onto Dallas' roster. He'll likely be on a Exhibit 9 deal like Malcolm Brogdon with New York ... but on a team with no room.
Among Dallas' motivations for signing Smith, sources say, was securing his G League rights.
The Mavericks went to significant lengths (releasing former first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper) just to create the room to re-sign Dante Exum.
Signing Smith now makes him eligible to play for the Texas Legends if he can't crack the Mavericks' Opening Night 15-man roster.
Smith, though, needs a monster training camp to force his way onto Dallas' roster. He'll likely be on a Exhibit 9 deal like Malcolm Brogdon with New York ... but on a team with no room.
Among Dallas' motivations for signing Smith, sources say, was securing his G League rights.
The Mavericks went to significant lengths (releasing former first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper) just to create the room to re-sign Dante Exum.
Signing Smith now makes him eligible to play for the Texas Legends if he can't crack the Mavericks' Opening Night 15-man roster.
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