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Mon Oct 12 201522:53Smith (ankle) returned to game action Monday, collecting point (...
Smith (ankle) returned to game action Monday, collecting a point (1-2 FT), an assist, and two rebounds over 11 minutes in Monday's 91-81 victory over the Cavs.
While the stat line was certainly not noteworthy, it was encouraging to see Smith return to the court after missing only one game due to his ankle injury. The sophomore point guard is vying to build on an impressive summer league stint and a strong exhibition opener Oct. 6 against the Rockets that saw him amass 12 points in 21 minutes of action. Smith will presumably battle veteran Beno Udrih the remainder of the preseason for the backup point guard job behind starter Mike Conley.
Fri Oct 9 201513:40Russ Smith: Tweaks Ankle In Preseason Opener, SIts Second Game
Smith sat out the Grizzlies' second preseason game due to an ankle ailment, Kevin Lipe of the Memphis Flyer reports.
Smith scored 12 points to go along with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the Grizzlies' preseason opener versus the Rockets before sitting out Thursday's contest versus Maccabi Haifa from Israel. Smith was spectacular in the summer league, but turned the ball over four times while shooting 25 percent from the field against the Rockets. It was only one game, but coupled with the early injury concerns, it seems unlikely Smith is in position to overtake veteran Beno Udrih for the lead backup role behind Mike Conley.
Wed Jul 15 201512:01Smith recorded 14.8 points (50% FG, 33% 3Pt, 82% FT), 2.4 reboun...
Smith recorded 14.8 points (50% FG, 33% 3Pt, 82% FT), 2.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 3.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks in 29 minutes per game during five games at the Orlando Summer League.
This was precisely the kind of summer league showing the 24-year-old point guard needed to have. Smith started four of the five games, and despite his 2.6 turnover per game average, he was dominant. However, with the Grizzlies opting to pick up Beno Udrih's 2015-16 option, he will have to do some leapfrogging if he's going to earn enough minutes to be worthy of much consideration in fantasy.
Tue May 26 201510:21Smith averaged 4.2 points (40.0 FG, 20.0 3Pt, 92.3 FT), 0.5 rebo...
Smith averaged 4.2 points (40.0 FG, 20.0 3Pt, 92.3 FT), 0.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 0.5 steals in 6 minutes per game during six regular season games with the Grizzlies in 2014-15.
During 18 games with the Grizzlies' D-League Iowa Energy, Smith averaged 19.3 points (47.9 FG, 41.8 3Pt, 71.9 FT), 5.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.3 blocks in 33 minutes per game. He struggled to earn much playing time for the Grizzlies behind Mike Conley, Beno Udrih and Nick Calathes. Despite sitting out the entire playoff series versus the Blazers Smith eventually made his postseason debut against the Warriors, appearing briefly in two games. Depending on what the Grizzlies opt to do with Nick Calathes and Beno Udrih this summer Smith might be able to earn a more regular role in his sophomore season. Expect Smith to suit up for the Grizzlies' summer league team in July.
Sat May 2 201510:19Smith stuck to pine throughout playoff series against Portland
Smith stuck to the pine throughout the playoff series against Portland.
Smith played in just 12 regular season games and he's not expected to see time on the court at any point in the playoffs. The rookie has already played for two teams during his brief NBA career and may have a rough offseason looking for work ahead of him.
Mon Mar 30 201518:08Smith recalled from D-League on Monday
Smith was recalled from the D-League on Monday.
During this most recent D-League assignment, Smith averaged 18.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists over three games. The Louisville product has appeared in only 10 NBA games this season, seeing nearly all of his minutes in garbage time.
Sat Mar 14 201512:39Smith played career-high 15 minutes against Wizards
Smith played a career-high 15 minutes against the Wizards. He finished with four points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal.
Smith was recently recalled from the D-League since Mike Conley (ankle) is off the court with injury. As a result, Smith should head back to a limited role off the bench when Conley returns to action.
Thu Mar 12 201517:10Smith recalled from D-League on Thursday
Smith was recalled from the D-League on Thursday, Rob Fischer of Sports 56 WHBQ in Memphis reports.
Smith has been in the D-League for several weeks, but he'll come back for Thursday's game, as the Grizzlies are resting three players, while Mike Conley will sit out with an ankle injury. With Smith and Jarnell Stokes, who was also called up, Memphis will have 11 available players. Smith will serve as the third point guard behind Beno Udrih and Nick Calathes.
Tue Jan 20 201518:16Smith assigned to D-League on Tuesday
Smith was assigned to the D-League on Tuesday.
The Grizzlies have plenty of options in the backcourt with more experience than Smith, so he should continue to go back and forth between Memphis and the D-League this season.
Wed Jan 14 201513:33Smith recalled from Iowa Energy of D-League on Wednesday
Smith was recalled from the Iowa Energy of the D-League on Wednesday, Rob Fischer of Sports 56 WHBQ in Memphis reports.
Smith, who was acquired in a trade with New Orleans over the weekend, will join the team in Brooklyn on Wednesday night. The former Louisville standout has appeared in only six NBA games this season.
Sun Jan 11 201518:18Smith's impending trade to Memphis agreed upon and will be trans...
Smith's impending trade to Memphis has been agreed upon and will be transacted Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
Smith has been at the far end of the bench for the Pelicans this season and that will almost certainly happen yet again during his time in Memphis. In fact, he's a prime candidate to serve stints in the D-League throughout the rest of the season, while hardly ever finding time on the court with the Grizzlies.
Sat Jan 10 201521:35Smith will be traded to Grizzlies
Smith will be traded to the Grizzlies, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
The Pelicans receive a second-round pick in exchange for Smith, who will be moved along with former lottery pick Austin Rivers as part of a three-team deal with Boston. Rivers heads to the Celtics in the trade. Smith played a total of 29 minutes in six games with New Orleans this season, and may very well remain in the D-League to begin his tenure with the Grizzlies.
Fri Jan 9 201514:15Smith assigned to Fort Wayne Mad Ants of D-League on Friday
Smith was assigned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the D-League on Friday.
This will be Smith's third stint in the D-League this season to get some much needed playing time since he has only made six appearances for the Pelicans this year. Over six games with Fort Wayne, he's averaging 16.5 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.8 steals.
Tue Jan 6 201511:27Smith deactivated for Pelicans' game on Monday
Smith was deactivated for the Pelicans' game on Monday.
With Gordon healthy, whatever minuscule role Smith was playing before has disappeared altogether. The young guard has only made six appearances for the Pelicans this season.
Sat Dec 20 201412:05Smith recalled from D-League on Saturday
Smith was recalled from the D-League on Saturday, the Times Picayune's Nakia Hogan reports.
There will likely be a number of healthy scratches in Smith's near future, and a return to the D-League at some point is likely.
Thu Dec 11 201412:39Smith reassigned to D-League
Smith has been reassigned to the D-League, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Smith continues to bounce back and forth from the D-League, and that will likely remain the case for the foreseeable future, barring an injury to the Pelicans' backcourt.
Mon Dec 8 201417:59Smith recalled from D-League on Monday
Smith was recalled from the D-League on Monday, Nakia Hogan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Smith spent just a few days in the D-League, appearing in a pair of contests for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. The former Louisville star averaged 14.5 points, 3.0 points and 3.0 assists while shooting 43.5 percent from the floor in 25.9 minutes.
Fri Dec 5 201412:34Smith assigned to D-League
Smith has been assigned to the D-League, the Pelicans' official twitter account reports.
Smith has seen minimal playing time this year, and will be sent down to get some run. His value in single season leagues is very limited and he will need to see significant injuries to multiple guards on the team to have value in standard leagues.
Sat Nov 29 201410:51Smith has made just three appearances this season, logging 11 mi...
Smith has made just three appearances this season, logging 11 minutes.
Even Eric Gordon's injury hasn't opened the door for the rookie guard. If Smith is going to find more court time, he'll need to be more productive in his small bits of minutes he's getting now. He has no points and no assists thus far this season.
Wed Nov 5 201409:14Smith made season debut Tuesday, missing only shot attempt while...
Smith made his season debut Tuesday, missing his only shot attempt while picking up two fouls and two turnovers in four minutes of action.
It wasn't the best debut for the Louisville standout, but even an exceptional performance likely wouldn't have landed him in the rotation. He'll continue to spend a lot of time on the bench until injury strikes one of the four guards currently ahead of him in the pecking order.
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