Dennis Smith leaving Actual Madrid?

The potential departure of Smith Jr. was first reported by journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon. And, in line with MARCA, the choice is extra the participant’s than Madrid’s. The crew has no complaints concerning the American level guard, who has been working onerous to get in form after not taking part in since April of final yr. -via Marca.com / February 18, 2025

There have been clues that supported Wechsler’s instinct. Pelinka and Johnson had taken Johnson’s personal jet to scout Ball when he performed in opposition to De’Aaron Fox and the College of Kentucky, sources advised ESPN. The Lakers’ brass had additionally seen Ball for 2 exercises — one on the crew’s facility and one other in his hometown in close by Chino Hills — which was the utmost allowed. And all of their exercises with different high prospects had been with guards, not forwards, sources stated. They labored out Fox, Markelle Fultz, Dennis Smith Jr. and Josh Jackson (thought-about a swingman who may play the two or the three). They didn’t work out Lauri Markkanen or Jonathan Isaac, one other Wechsler shopper. -via ESPN / January 23, 2025

Former Mavericks participant Dennis Smith signed with Spanish crew Actual Madrid for the rest of the 2024-25 season. -via HoopsHype / January 18, 2025