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

Thanks to some injuries and the general growth of a second-year player, Nick ... Smith Jr. hasn't taken a leap to stardom but has cemented himself as a key role player for the Charlotte Hornets.

However, the game has changed since the days of baggy shorts and mid-range-centric attacks, so Smith Jr.'s effectiveness in ...

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 ...

During Friday night's sound defeat over the San Antonio Spurs, guard Nick Smith Jr. stood out for the Charlotte Hornets. Smith notched a new career high, scoring 26 points on 75% from the field ...

Charlotte guard Josh Green speaks up about the growth of his Hornets teammates in Tidjane Salaun and Nick Smith Jr.

Smith has started in 25 of his 56 appearances with the Hornets this season, averaging 9.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Bulls.

Smith led the Hornets in scoring in this loss, which is impressive since the likes of LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams were also in the starting lineup. Smith has scored in double ...

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Nick Smith Jr. both earn ejections in the final seconds of the first half of the Hornets-Magic game. Skip to main content Skip to navigation ESPN ...