J.R. Smith SG #5
Full Name: Earl Smith III
Current Team: N/A
Born: Sep 9, 1985 (38 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Freehold, New Jersey
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-6 (198cm) Weight: 225 (102kg)
Hand: Right
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Rich Paul
Draft Entry: 2004 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2004 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 18, New Orleans Pelicans
Pre-Draft Team: Saint Benedict's Preparatory School (New Jersey)
High School: Saint Benedict's Preparatory School [Newark, New Jersey]
J.R. Smith News
J.R. Smith To Discuss Potential Deal With Bucks
The Bucks are in need of more wing shooting depth.
Lakers Unlikely To Sign J.R. Smith
The Lakers were previously mentioned as a possible destination for J.R. Smith.
Cavaliers To Waive And Stretch J.R. Smith's $4.3M Deal
J.R. Smith will count $1.4 million against the salary cap of the Cavaliers this season.
Cavs, J.R. Smith Agree To Push Back Guarantee Date Of Contract
J.R. Smith last played in an NBA game on November 19th.
Lakers Expected To Sign J.R. Smith Once He Becomes Free Agent
The Cavaliers are attempting to trade the contract of Smith that is partially guaranteed.
Odds Increasing Cavs Will Be Unable To Trade J.R. Smith's Contract
The Cavaliers may
Heat Discuss Trade For J.R. Smith's Contract With Cavaliers
J.R. Smith's contract counts for more than $15 million for trade purposes but the receiving team will only be committed to paying him $3.8 million.
Cavaliers Already Receiving Trade Interest On J.R. Smith's Contract
J.R. Smith's contract counts for more than $15 million for trade purposes but the receiving team will only be committed to paying him $3.8 million.
Cavaliers Will Attempt To Trade J.R. Smith In June
J.R. Smith has just $3.8 million of his $15.6 million salary for 19-20 guaranteed.
Rockets, Pelicans Interested In Trading For J.R. Smith
With J.R. Smith's salary for 19-20 guaranteed for only $3.9 million next season, it has some level of value as a trade chip.
J.R. Smith Will Stay Away From Cavs While Waiting On Trade
J.R. Smith has been at odds with the front office for the entire season.
J.R. Smith Believes Cavs Entered 18-19 Planning To Rebuild
At 2-13, the Cavaliers now have the worst record in the NBA.
J.R. Smith Could Be Fined By NBA For Admitting He's Hoping For Trade
J.R. Smith has discussed his future with the Cleveland front office.
Rockets Consider Trade For J.R. Smith
J.R. Smith is owed $30.4 million over the next two seasons, though the 19-20 season is partially guaranteed.
J.R. Smith Claims He Knew Score Was Tied
J.R. Smith appeared to tell LeBron James, "I thought we were ahead."
J.R. Smith: Not Caring About My Numbers Has Probably Cost Me A Lot Of Money
J.R. Smith re-signed with the Cavaliers in 2016 on a four-year, $57 million deal.
J.R. Smith Threw Bowl Of Soup At Damon Jones
J.R. Smith received a one-game suspension from the Cavaliers.
Dwyane Wade Wins Cavs' Starting Shooting Guard Job
JR Smith joins Tristan Thompson in moving to a bench role.
J.R. Smith Tweets 'Cavs In 7' Following Game 3 Loss
J.R. Smith remains optimistic of his team's chances.
J.R. Smith Cleared To Return From Thumb Injury
J.R. Smith fractured his right thumb in late December and was expected to miss three months.
J.R. Smith Escorted By Cavs' Security Off Court Following Confrontation With Heat
Rodney McGruder dunked over Channing Frye with 1:14 left, then appeared to slap or push Frye on the back afterwards, which drew the ire of J.R. Smith.
J.R. Smith On Target For Mid-March Return From Thumb Injury
J.R. Smith is on target for a mid-March return from his right thumb fracture.
J.R. Smith Out 12-14 Weeks Following Surgery On Thumb
J.R. Smith will miss the next 12 to 14 weeks after undergoing surgery on his broken right thumb.