Smart was waived from his two-way deal Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Smart's two-way slot will instead be filled by Kenneth Lofton, who was recently let go by the Grizzlies. Despite Smart's two-way status, he had logged only one NBA minute this season, and he will likely remain an important piece for the 76ers' G League affiliate unless another team picks him up.
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76ers' Javonte Smart: Upgraded to two-way deal
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The 76ers converted Smart's Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Smart will join undrafted rookies Terquavion Smith and Azuolas Tubelis as the 76ers' three two-way players. The 24-year-old guard last saw NBA action in 2021-22, when he made 17 appearances between the Heat and Bucks and averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 11.8 minutes. Though he'll be eligible to suit up for at least 50 of the 76ers' 82 games while under the two-way deal, Smart is likely to see the majority of his playing time with the G League's Delaware Blue Coats.
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76ers' Javonte Smart: Stellar play in SL finale
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Smart posted 23 points (9-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt), nine assists, three steals and two rebounds in 28 minutes during Sunday's 117-114 Summer League win over New Orleans.
Smart was efficient from the field and posted team highs in assists and rebounds. Across his first four matchups in Vegas, the undrafted product out of LSU averaged 14.8 points and 5.3 assists in 27.9 minutes per game, and Smart's performance Sunday will only boost those numbers.
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Javonte Smart: Scores 15 points off bench
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Smart recorded 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 33 minutes in Monday's win over Mexico City.
Smart didn't have his best shooting performance and struggled from deep, but he still ended up as one of five Birmingham players that scored in double digits in this one. Smart has made 30 appearances for the Squadron in the regular season and is averaging 14.0 points per game.
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Javonte Smart: Struggles from field Monday
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Smart delivered eight points (3-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and a steal across 24 minutes in Monday's win over Iowa.
Smart had a rough outing from the field and ended with more shots (12) than points scored (eight). The shooting woes are real for the former Louisiana State standout, and he has shot less than 40 percent from the field in each of his last four appearances.
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Javonte Smart: Scores 13 points off bench
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Smart delivered 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes off the bench in Thursday's win over Raptors 905.
The Squadron delivered an improved performance compared to what they'd been doing in recent contests, and Smart was one of six players that scored in double digits in the 20-point win. Smart has been one of the most consistent offensive threats for Birmingham and is averaging 16.0 points with 2.5 rebounds per game on the season.
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Javonte Smart: Scores 21 points in loss
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Smart chipped in with 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 34 minutes in Friday's loss to Salt Lake City.
Smart has been Birmingham's most reliable and consistent scorer recently, and the former Louisiana State guard is averaging 18.2 points per game this season. His ability as a scorer is proven in the G League, however, so these numbers shouldn't surprise anyone. In fact, he scored 21.1 points per game for Sioux Falls during the 2021-22 campaign across 25 outings.
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Javonte Smart: Drains five threes, scores 23
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Smart posted 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and a steal across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 126-106 loss to Ontario.
Smart hasn't been able to replicate the same numbers he posted with Sioux Falls last season, but he's firmly entrenched as one of Birmingham's best players so far in the early stages of the regular season. He's averaging 17.9 points per game and has recorded at least 20 points in three of his last five appearances.
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Javonte Smart: Goes for 20 points Thursday
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Smart had 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Thursday's 134-101 win over the Legends.
Smart was one of two Birmingham players that reached the 20-point mark in this dominant win. He's moved in and out of the starting lineup, but he's delivered productive performances almost regularly for Birmingham. Smart averaged 13.7 points per game across 18 appearances in the Showcase.
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Javonte Smart: Shines against Hustle
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Smart recorded 31 points (10-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists and a rebound across 34 minutes in Saturday's win over the Hustle.
Smart had his best performance of the Showcase Cup in the final game, and he is setting up the foundations for having a strong regular season with the Squadron. He played 15 times for Birmingham during the Showcase Cup and scored in double digits in all but four of those outings. This was the first game in which he cleared the 30-point mark.
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Javonte Smart: Records 15 points
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Smart racked up 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four steals, two rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss to Austin.
As has been the way during the entire season, Smart managed to contribute off the bench once again. Regardless of his role, Smart plays decent minutes on a regular basis and has logged at least 30 minutes in each of his last seven contests, averaging 18.4 points per game in that span.
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Javonte Smart: Puts up team-high 28 points
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Smart recorded 28 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists, five steals and four rebounds across 41 minutes in Friday's win over the Legends.
Smart has been a reliable scoring threat for the Squadron this season and has managed to surpass the 20-point mark in three of his last five contests. Scoring figures aside, what really stands out about Smart is his efficiency as a scorer, as he's made 56.9 percent of his shots and 41.9 percent of his three-point attempts in the current campaign.
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Javonte Smart: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Smart had 23 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three steals across 39 minutes in Friday's loss against the Vipers.
It's only been two games, but Smart has looked impressive on both ends of the court so far, putting up solid scoring figures and also contributing across other categories. This was a marked step in the right direction compared to the season opener, as he posted just nine points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal against Lakeland on Nov. 6.
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Javonte Smart: Waived by Pels
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Smart was waived by the Pelicans on Saturday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Smart appeared in six Summer League games for the Heat and two preseason games for the Pelicans but saw just 11 total minutes with New Orleans. Like last year, he may spend most of the upcoming season in the G League.
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Pelicans' Javonte Smart: Signs with New Orleans
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Smart signed with the Pelicans on Monday.
Smart appeared in 17 games with the Bucks and Heat last year and averaged 3.0 points in 11.8 minutes per game. If he's unable to land a spot on the Pelicans' final roster, he seems likely to see action in the G League for a second consecutive year.
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Javonte Smart: Let go by Miami
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Smart was waived by the Heat on Saturday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Smart spent a good portion of the 2021-22 season in the G League and was unable to stand out during Summer League, so he'll now look to play elsewhere after Miami released him from his two-way contract. In 17 NBA appearances last season, he averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 11.8 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Javonte Smart: Superb outing in Tuesday's win
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Smart tallied 30 points (10-18 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals during Tuesday's win over Birmingham.
Smart was one of two Skyforce starters (Mychal Mulder) to reach the 30-point mark, as the guard erupted for his first 30-point outing since Feb. 15. The LSU product also bounced back from a zero-of-seven performance beyond the arc a game prior with 58.3 percent shooting from distance this time around. Smart is averaging 22.0 points and 4.7 rebounds in 21 starts this year.
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Heat's Javonte Smart: Scores 17 points Friday
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Smart tallied 17 points (7-20 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five steals, four assists and two rebounds during Friday's loss to Austin.
Despite struggling overall from the field, Smart finished second on the squad in scoring while reaching the 17-point mark for a fourth straight matchup. The LSU product has played terrifically in the G League this season, averaging a team-best 21.9 points on 42.0 percent overall shooting.
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Heat's Javonte Smart: Back in G League
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Smart was assigned to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Smart has made one appearance at the NBA level since Jan. 7 and only played one minute during that contest. He'll presumably get extended minutes during his stint in the G League.
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Heat's Javonte Smart: Scores 21 points in G League
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Smart tallied 21 points (8-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, one rebound and one steal in Thursday's loss to the Vipers.
Considering his recent games with Sioux Falls, Smart posted a modest scoring performance, though 21 points isn't mediocre at all. Prior to Thursday's outing, Smart reached the 31-point mark in three straight games including a season-best 40 points coming last Tuesday. Smart is currently recording 22.9 points across 44.7 percent overall shooting in the G League this year.
