Fri Jan 16 2015 | 23:14 | Smith didn't leave bench Friday after starting at center Wednesd... |
Smith didn't leave the bench Friday after starting at center Wednesday. He received a DNP-Coach's Decision. |
Smith has temporarily lost his spot in the rotation to newcomer Dwight Powell. However Powell did little to impress and Smith could easily return to his previous role. |
Thu Jan 15 2015 | 09:31 | Smith got start Wednesday against Nuggets, but scored just one p... |
Smith got the start Wednesday against the Nuggets, but scored just one point on one made free-throw and missed the only field goal he attempted, in addition to grabbing five rebounds and blocking a shot. |
Smith started with Tyson Chandler (rest) out, and didn't do much for fantasy purposes. Any owners who used him in daily formats will feel burned, and once Chandler returns, Smith's role will shrink significantly, as he averages just 9.4 minutes per game this year. |
Wed Jan 14 2015 | 21:01 | Smith will start Wednesday against Nuggets |
Smith will start Wednesday against the Nuggets. |
Smith will draw the start in favor of Tyson Chandler, who appears to be resting the sore ankle that he turned Tuesday evening. Smith will likely return to his regular role on the bench prior to Friday's contest, so he fantasy value will be short-lived. |
Wed Jan 14 2015 | 11:14 | Smith played just six minutes Tuesday in win over Kings |
Smith played just six minutes Tuesday in a win over the Kings. He finished with three points and two rebounds. |
Smith had received double-digit minutes in nine straight games before Tuesday night. Coach Rick Carlisle leaned heavily on his starter throughout the game but could turn to his bench Wednesday with Dallas facing Denver on the second night of a back-to-back. |
Mon Jan 5 2015 | 22:32 | Smith (right side) scored five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT) to go alo... |
Smith (right side) scored five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT) to go along with three rebounds, one assist and one block in 16 minutes Monday against the Nets. |
Smith didn't appear to be hampered by his injury at all and should continue to play limited minutes off the Mavericks' bench. |
Mon Jan 5 2015 | 18:39 | Smith (right side) will take floor Monday in Brooklyn |
Smith (right side) will take the floor Monday in Brooklyn, the Mavericks' official site reports. |
Smith left Sunday's game due to a right side muscle strain, but the ailment won't stop him from suiting up just one day later. Since Rajon Rondo joined the Mavericks on Dec. 20, Smith has been a regular in the frontcourt rotation, averaging 3.5 points (on 67 percent shooting) and 3.1 boards in 15 minutes. |
Sun Jan 4 2015 | 14:57 | Smith will not return to Sunday's game against Cavaliers due to ... |
Smith will not return to Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to an outside right muscle strain, the Star-Telegram reports. |
Smith should be considered day-to-day moving forward with his strain. Unfortunately for Smith, the Mavericks have a quick turnaround and will play against the Nets on Monday. The backup center will likely be evaluated after Monday's morning shootaround to determine his availability. |
Sat Jan 3 2015 | 10:32 | Smith scored six points Friday in win over Celtics |
Smith scored six points Friday in a win over the Celtics. He added three rebounds and a steal on the defensive end of the court. |
Since the trade of Brandan Wright, Smith has carved out a comfortable role as Dallas' primary backup big. However his contributions to the boxscore remain minimal, limiting his fantasy value. |
Tue Dec 30 2014 | 23:40 | Smith scored season-best eight points Tuesday in win over Wizard... |
Smith scored a season-best eight points Tuesday in a win over the Wizards. He added one rebound and one block. |
Smith continues to improve with more minutes but hasn't done much to catch the eyes of fantasy owners. |
Sun Dec 28 2014 | 22:31 | Smith played expanded role Sunday with teammate Tyson Chandler s... |
Smith played an expanded role Sunday with teammate Tyson Chandler sidelined by back spasms. He played a season-high 25 minutes in the win over the Thunder, finishing with four points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. |
Smith will continue to see extra minutes with the team incredibly thin in the front court following the trade with Boston and a few injuries. However the bump in playing time hasn't led to big time stat lines, limiting his fantasy value. |
Sat Dec 27 2014 | 08:59 | Smith failed to score Friday in win over Lakers |
Smith failed to score Friday in a win over the Lakers. He played a season-high 17 minutes but was limited by foul trouble. |
Smith's role with Dallas continues to expand with the departure of Brandan Wright. However he's failed to make much of an impact on the boxscore and isn't currently worth a roster spot in most fantasy formats. |
Wed Dec 24 2014 | 08:37 | Smith scored six points Tuesday in loss to Suns |
Smith scored six points Tuesday in a loss to the Suns. He added six rebounds in 13 minutes of action. |
Smith's role continues to grow with the Mavericks stretched thin in the front court. He hasn't yet earned fantasy consideration but is trending upward. |
Tue Dec 23 2014 | 10:03 | Smith scored three points Monday in loss to Atlanta |
Smith scored three points Monday in a loss to Atlanta. He added one rebound and one block. |
Smith played seven minutes and continues to see an expanded role following the team's trade of backup big Brandan Wright. |
Sat Dec 20 2014 | 23:42 | Smith played 10 minutes Saturday, scoring one point (1-2 FT) wit... |
Smith, who will likely see more time in the rotation with the trade of Brandan Wright, played 10 minutes Saturday, scoring one point (1-2 FT) with one rebound. |
Smith isn't going to have the same impact Wright had and with Dallas reportedly feeling out free agent big men, his time in the rotation may be limited. Regardless, Smith isn't a guy to target in the majority of fantasy leagues. |
Thu Dec 4 2014 | 18:13 | Smith received seventh straight DNP-CD on Wednesday |
Smith received his seventh straight DNP-CD on Wednesday. |
Smith saw limited action in five straight games during mid-November but hasn't touched the floor since then. |
Fri Nov 14 2014 | 10:39 | Smith scored five points in 13 minutes of action Thursday |
Smith scored five points in 13 minutes of action Thursday. He added three rebounds and a steal in the win over Philadelphia. |
Smith played a season-high 13 minutes with the Mavericks building a sizable lead early in the game. |
Wed Nov 12 2014 | 11:06 | Smith held scoreless in six minutes of action Tuesday |
Smith was held scoreless in six minutes of action Tuesday. He did not attempt a shot in the win over the Kings. |
Smith was the first big off the bench Tuesday but failed to make an impact on the game. |
Sat Nov 8 2014 | 10:47 | Smith played three minutes late in Friday's blowout win over Jaz... |
Smith played three minutes late in Friday's blowout win over the Jazz. He missed his lone shot attempt. |
Smith has seen limited action so far this season and isn't worth fantasy consideration at the current moment. |
Fri Nov 7 2014 | 09:35 | Smith played seven minutes Thursday in Dallas' loss to Portland |
Smith played seven minutes Thursday in Dallas' loss to Portland. He finished with two points, connecting on his lone shot attempt. |
Smith is not a regular member of the rotation and saw an increase of minutes in garbage time. His overall fantasy value remains low. |
Wed Oct 8 2014 | 11:50 | Smith first big man off bench Tuesday, scoring seven points in D... |
Smith was the first big man off the bench Tuesday, scoring seven points in Dallas' preseason loss to Houston. He added five rebounds and an assist in 14 minutes of action. |
Smith and his surgically-repaired knee looked solid against his former team. The fourth-year player will split time with teammate Brandan Wright. |