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Injury Groin
Est. Return 10/1/2025
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9.9
REB
2.1
AST
2.4
STL
0.3
BLK
0.1
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Smith logged 51 appearances off the bench as a rookie in 2023-24, though he was limited to just 14.3 minutes per game, and that situation shouldn't change drastically as he approaches his sophomore year in the NBA. LaMelo Ball will be healthy and Brandon Miller will have more responsibilities as a playmaker in his second year in the league, but even if Ball isn't around, Vasilije Micic is a more-than-capable backup at the point guard role. Tre Mann might be ahead of Smith in the pecking order as well, so Smith shouldn't garner a lot of fantasy interest regardless of the format. As young and filled with potential as he is, Smith won't have enough minutes at his disposal to make an impact in a rebuilding Charlotte team. Read Past Outlooks

Out for regular-season finale
Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
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Smith won't play in the regular-season finale after suffering a groin injury in Friday's loss to Boston. The second-year guard took advantage of all the injuries in Charlotte this season, finishing the campaign with averages of 9.9 points, 2.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 22.8 minutes across 60 appearances (27 starts).
Smith won't play in the regular-season finale after suffering a groin injury in Friday's loss to Boston. The second-year guard took advantage of all the injuries in Charlotte this season, finishing the campaign with averages of 9.9 points, 2.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 22.8 minutes across 60 appearances (27 starts).
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How does Nick Smith compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
50.2%
Effective Field Goal %
48.2%
3-Point Attempt Rate
53.9%
Free Throw Rate
8.1%
Offensive Rebound %
1.0%
Defensive Rebound %
9.1%
Total Rebound %
5.0%
Assist %
16.7%
Steal %
0.5%
Block %
0.4%
Turnover %
10.0%
Usage %
20.8%
Fantasy Points Per Game
15.8
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.7
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Selected with the 27th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Smith will likely serve as a backup behind LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier. He flashed some nice offensive upside during his one season at Arkansas, something the Hornets will be hoping he can replicate in his limited time on the floor. Efficiency is going to be an issue, although that is par for the course when it comes to rookie guards. He should compete with Bryce McGowens and James Bouknight for playing time, both of whom are yet to prove themselves at the NBA level. With a view to playing no more than about 12 minutes per night, Smith is not someone who warrants much attention in fantasy redraft leagues.
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Iffy to play Sunday
Smith (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
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Sits out second half Friday
Smith (groin) did not return for the second half of Friday's 130-94 loss to the Celtics and finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 17 minutes.
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Exits with groin injury
Smith is doubtful to return to Friday's game against the Celtics due to a groin injury.
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Impressive double-double
Smith chipped in 28 points (8-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 loss to Toronto.
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Starting vs. Toronto
Smith is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Hornets could move him
Smith is a trade candidate to monitor, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Hornets revamped their guard rotation early on in the offseason, acquiring Collin Sexton and Spencer Dinwiddie while agreeing to re-sign Tre Mann. That could make Smith expendable, and it will be interesting to see if there's a market for the 21-year-old guard. During the 2024-25 regular season, Smith made 60 appearances with averages of 9.9 points, 2.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds on 39.1 percent shooting from the field.
The Hornets revamped their guard rotation early on in the offseason, acquiring Collin Sexton and Spencer Dinwiddie while agreeing to re-sign Tre Mann. That could make Smith expendable, and it will be interesting to see if there's a market for the 21-year-old guard. During the 2024-25 regular season, Smith made 60 appearances with averages of 9.9 points, 2.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds on 39.1 percent shooting from the field.