Smith Jr. was a late first-round pick last year and he spent some time in the G-League and didn't play as much during his rookie year, but he has improved in virtually every categ ...

Mar 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) shoots on Brooklyn ... It's hard to envision a future where the Arkansas native is a starter for the Hornets.

For one bright quarter, it looked like the Charlotte Hornets might put up a fight. But by the final buzzer, all that remained was another lopsided loss—and one ...

Thanks to a bevy of injuries, Nick Smith Jr. has been pressed not only into the Charlotte Hornets' rotation but into the starting lineup. The guard was a late first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) argues a call during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Ed Szczepanski USA TODAY NETWORK Locating Nick Smith Jr. isn’t ...

Nick Smith Jr. sits down with Andy Katz to talk about the 2023 NBA Draft, and what his future may look like in the NBA.

Downgraded to out Smith (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Kings. Impact Smith missed Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain, and the guard will also miss this ...

It's been a journey for Nick Smith Jr. since he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the summer of 2023, but this season has certainly been a stepping stone for what's to come, despite his ...

During Friday night's sound defeat over the San Antonio Spurs, guard Nick Smith Jr. stood out for the Charlotte ... It's hard to envision a future where the Arkansas native is a starter for ...