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Nick Smith

Nick Smith

20-Year-Old GuardG
Charlotte Hornets
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 10/17/2024
2023 Stats
PTS
5.9
REB
1.4
AST
1.2
STL
0.2
BLK
0.1
2024 Projections
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Smith logged 51 appearances off the bench as a rookie in 2023-24, though he was limited to just 14.3 minutes per game, and that situation shouldn't change drastically as he approaches his sophomore year in the NBA. LaMelo Ball will be healthy and Brandon Miller will have more responsibilities as a playmaker in his second year in the league, but even if Ball isn't around, Vasilije Micic is a more-than-capable backup at the point guard role. Tre Mann might be ahead of Smith in the pecking order as well, so Smith shouldn't garner a lot of fantasy interest regardless of the format. As young and filled with potential as he is, Smith won't have enough minutes at his disposal to make an impact in a rebuilding Charlotte team. Read Past Outlooks
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Overall
Height 6'3"
Weight 185
DOB 4/18/2004
College Arkansas
Drafted 1st Rd, #27 in 2023
$Signed a two-year, $5.05 million contract with the Hornets in July of 2023. Contract includes $2.71 million team option for 2025-26.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Nick Smith spent his lone collegiate season at Arkansas, where he appeared in 17 games (14 starts) and helped lead the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16. A knee injury plagued Smith throughout his freshman season, causing him to miss 19 games in total, including the entire month of January. In his first collegiate start on Dec. 3 against San Jose State, Smith posted 16 points and five assists in just 24 minutes of action. Later in the season, he went for a season-high 26 points in a win over Georgia, knocking down five three-pointers. In the Razorbacks' regular-season finale, Smith poured in 25 points to go with six assists and four steals against Kentucky. Coming out of high school, Smith was widely considered one of the top recruits in the nation. The Jacksonville, AR native was a consensus five-star recruit and was selected to both the Jordan Brand Classic and the McDonald's All-American Game. A natural scorer with excellent athleticism and length, Smith has a quick first step and a tight handle that allows him to work around defenders and create his own shot. Mechanics-wise, his jump shot looks elite, though he shot only 33.8 percent from three in a relatively limited sample (4.2 3PA/G) at Arkansas. Smith's burst and shiftiness off the dribble may be his most useful trait at the next level, where he projects as a two-guard who can also play on the ball. Smith's athleticism and long wingspan (6-foot-8) should enable him to be a decent defender at the next level, but he may need to add some weight. Even after an abbreviated season at Arkansas, Smith firmly projects as a lottery pick and carries immense upside, offensively. While he likely won't step directly into a major role, Smith should make an impact as a rookie and has the talent to develop into a borderline-star down the road - particularly if he progresses as a playmaker to complement his scoring. Smith's game shows shades of Jamal Crawford, Malik Monk and Jordan Poole.

Doesn't suit up Tuesday
GCharlotte Hornets
Groin
October 15, 2024
Smith (groin) didn't play in Tuesday's 111-105 preseason loss to the Knicks.
ANALYSIS
The Hornets said Smith would be re-evaluated for his left groin injury in one week from Oct. 6, but the team has yet to release any updates. Smith's status for the beginning of the regular season is now in question, and his next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason finale against the Pacers.
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How does Nick Smith compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
    An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
  • Steal %
    An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
  • Block %
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  • Turnover %
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  • Usage %
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True Shooting %
51.1%
 
Effective Field Goal %
50.0%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
50.5%
 
Free Throw Rate
5.2%
 
Offensive Rebound %
2.7%
 
Defensive Rebound %
8.6%
 
Total Rebound %
5.5%
 
Assist %
12.0%
 
Steal %
0.6%
 
Block %
0.9%
 
Turnover %
9.9%
 
Usage %
0.0%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
9.6
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.7
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Selected with the 27th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Smith will likely serve as a backup behind LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier. He flashed some nice offensive upside during his one season at Arkansas, something the Hornets will be hoping he can replicate in his limited time on the floor. Efficiency is going to be an issue, although that is par for the course when it comes to rookie guards. He should compete with Bryce McGowens and James Bouknight for playing time, both of whom are yet to prove themselves at the NBA level. With a view to playing no more than about 12 minutes per night, Smith is not someone who warrants much attention in fantasy redraft leagues.
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To be reevaluated in one week
GCharlotte Hornets
Groin
October 6, 2024
Smith sustained a left groin injury during training camp that will cause him to miss Sunday's preseason opener against the Knicks, and he is set to be reevaluated in one week.
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Leading scorer off bench Sunday
GCharlotte Hornets
April 15, 2024
Smith recorded 24 points (9-20 FG, 6-11 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 120-110 win over the Cavaliers.
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Leads bench in scoring vs. Boston
GCharlotte Hornets
April 13, 2024
Smith finished with 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Friday's 131-98 loss to the Celtics.
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Inefficient in close loss
GCharlotte Hornets
April 4, 2024
Smith finished with four points (2-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 89-86 loss to the Trail Blazers.
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Recalled to NBA
GCharlotte Hornets
March 4, 2024
The Hornets recalled Smith from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
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Wants steady role in 2024-25
GCharlotte Hornets
July 11, 2024
Smith wants to earn a steady rotation role with the Hornets in the 2024-25 regular season, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
ANALYSIS
The 20-year-old appeared in 51 games as a rookie during the 2023-24 regular season, averaging 5.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting a solid 43.2 percent from three-point range. Smith pointed to solid defense as his path to regular playing time, and a strong showing in training camp could be just what he needs to impress the Hornets' new head coach, Charles Lee.
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