Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. plans to accept an invitation to participate in the slam dunk contest at All-Star Weekend, sources confirmed. Smith, who was eliminated in the first ...

Josh Jackson was drafted five spots ahead of Dennis Smith Jr., but Smith got the better of the matchup at summer league. Kevin Pelton scouts their performances so far in Las Vegas.

Dennis Smith Jr may have been the ninth player selected in the NBA Draft but after an electric performance in the Vegas Summer League, he's apparently earned a ton of respect from his fellow rookies.