Nick Smith Jr. is in the midst of a playing time renaissance. The 27th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has quickly developed from a seldom used bench guard into a key piece in the Charlotte ...

Cleared to play Monday ...

When asked about his newfound comfort on the court, the second-year guard gave credit to his old coach, former Hornets head coach Steve Clifford.

Iffy for Monday ...

but they tend to forget or not even mention Nick Smith Jr. It's been exciting watching the development and maturity that he has gained in just two seasons spent in the NBA. One of the crucial ...

The recent injury to Brandon Miller provided the opportunity for Nick Smith Jr. to receive the first start of his NBA career, and he certainly took full advantage of it. Smith scored 15 points in ...