The Mavericks signed Smith to a two-way contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Smith signed a two-way pact with Houston in December before being waived in January, though he will now join Dallas on a two-way deal. The second-year big man has yet to see any action at the NBA level this season, but he appeared in 27 G League outings with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Capital City Go-Go before signing with Dallas. Over that stretch, he averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 26.6 minutes per game.
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Tyler Smith: Cut by Houston
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The Rockets waived Smith on Saturday.
Houston cut Smith to clear up a two-way spot for guard Tristen Newton. After joining Houston on a two-year, two-way deal about a month ago, Smith didn't appear in any games for the Rockets. Houston will retain the 21-year-old forward's G League rights if he ends up clearing waivers.
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Tyler Smith: Waived by Bucks
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The Bucks waived Smith on Sunday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
A second-rounder from the 2024 NBA Draft, Smith is now free to pursue opportunities elsewhere with the Bucks selecting Amir Coffey for their final roster spot. Smith made 23 regular-season appearances for the Bucks in 2024-25 with 2.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 5.3 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Drops 21 in SL loss
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Smith racked 21 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and five rebounds across 25 minutes during Friday's 93-92 Summer League loss to the Heat.
Smith finished his stint in the Las Vegas Summer League on a high note. The 20-year-old, a second-rounder from the 2024 Draft, was highly efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 66.6 percent from deep.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Drawing start in Summer League
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Smith (ankle) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Nuggets.
Smith was slowed by an ankle injury down the stretch of the 2024-25 postseason, but he's returned to health in time for Summer League. He should be in line for plenty of opportunities as part of the starting five Thursday night.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Smith (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Smith is expected to miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. However, his potential absence shouldn't cause any waves in the club's rotation.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Questionable for Sunday
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Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pacers.
Smith is in danger of missing his fourth straight game Sunday due to a left ankle sprain. However, even when available, Smith isn't expected to receive significant playing time.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Won't play Friday
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Smith (ankle) is out for Friday's Game 3 versus the Pacers.
Smith will miss his third straight outing Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a sprained left ankle. Smith's next chance to suit up is Sunday's Game 4 against Indiana.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Iffy for Game 3
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Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers.
Smith is in danger of missing his third straight game Friday due to a sprained left ankle. However, Smith isn't expected to be heavily featured in Milwaukee's playoff rotation, even when available.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Won't play Saturday
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Smith is out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.
Smith logged 30 minutes in Milwaukee's regular-season finale but will sit out Saturday's playoff opener due to an ankle injury. Smith is unlikely to crack the Bucks' playoff rotation, even when available.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Caps rookie season in style
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Smith accumulated 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 140-133 overtime victory over the Pistons.
There was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale, so Smith saw a significant workload for only the second time in his brief career and produced career highs in points and made three-pointers. The 2024 second-round pick should return to his spot at the end of the bench when the Bucks begin their playoff run Saturday in Indiana.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Fades injury report
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Smith (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Smith missed the Bucks' last two games due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. The Bucks are set to rest multiple rotational players due to being locked in as the No. 5 seed in the East, so Smith figures to see a good chunk of playing time after not being a part of the rotation for much of the season.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Won't play against Detroit
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Smith (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Pistons.
Smith will miss his second straight contest Friday due to a sprained right ankle. Smith's next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale against Detroit.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Doubtful for Friday
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Smith (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Smith is not typically a rotation player for the Bucks, so his expected absence won't create many waves in the rotation.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Out against Indiana
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Smith (back) will not play Tuesday against the Pacers.
Smith will miss his 13th game out of the last 15 for Milwaukee. He's a fringe rotation player, however, so his absence won't make many waves in fantasy basketball.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Questionable against Indiana
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Smith (back) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Smith has missed 12 of the Bucks' last 14 games and could miss Tuesday's game in Indiana. However, Smith's potential absence won't have much of an impact from a fantasy perspective, as he is averaging just 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per game this season.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Returns to parent club
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The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Wednesday.
The rookie forward was available for Thursday's 116-110 win over the Clippers but went unused in a coach's decision. Smith has made just 15 appearances for the Bucks all season, averaging 5.0 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Back from G League
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The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.
Smith posted six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 16 minutes Saturday in the Herd's 118-105 loss to the Salt Lake City Stars before being recalled. The rookie hasn't received many minutes at the NBA level this season and likely won't enter the rotation for the Bucks' next game Sunday versus the Grizzlies.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Remains out Tuesday
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Smith (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against Portland.
After being sent home with a non-COVID illness Monday, Smith will remain off the court for the Bucks on Tuesday. His next chance to return comes Friday against the Spurs, although Smith is not guaranteed to enter Milwaukee's rotation once he's cleared to return.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Out with illness
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Smith (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The Bucks have also sent Smith home Monday as he nurses an illness, so the forward is facing an uphill battle to be available for Tuesday's game in Portland. That said, Smith's absence against Utah is unlikely to have a major impact on Milwaukee's rotation.
