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Knicks Host Workout for Dennis Smith Jr. in Late Roster Check

New York is gauging low-cost backcourt depth given limited roster and cap space.

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09/15/2025

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing the New York Post, report the Knicks will host former lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr. for a workout this week with no deal in place.
  • Smith last played in the NBA with the Nets in 2023-24, appearing in 56 games and averaging 6.6 points and 3.6 assists after an injury-shortened stint with Real Madrid.
  • The 27-year-old previously spent parts of three seasons with New York after arriving in the 2019 Kristaps Porzingis trade.
  • New York has 12 guaranteed contracts and roughly 17 of 21 camp slots filled, with nonguaranteed veterans Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet and Garrison Mathews competing for limited regular-season spots.
  • The Knicks are also working out big men Alex Len and Trey Jemison, and league expectation is that a trade may be required to retain more than one nonguaranteed veteran.