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
George Karl: J.R. Smith Had 'Distracting Posse', 'Sense Of Entitlement'
George Karl coached J.R. Smith for several seasons with the Nuggets.
J.R. Smith Breaks Right Thumb, Will Undergo Surgery
J.R. Smith reportedly suffered the injury when he swiped down on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
J.R. Smith's MRI On Left Knee Shows No Damage
J.R. Smith is expected to be day-to-day.
Tyronn Lue Meets With J.R. Smith About 'Embarrassing' Jason Terry Play
J.R. Smith had an in-game hug with Jason Terry that led to a wide-open bucket for the Bucks.
J.R. Smith's Deal With Cavs Worth $15.68M In Final Year
J.R. Smith will either earn $45.15 million over three seasons when factoring in the 18-19 guarantee or $57 million over four.
J.R. Smith, Cavs Agree Upon Four-Year, $57M Deal
J.R. Smith did not pick up his $5.3 million player option for 16-17 in order to secure a long-term deal with the Cavs.
Celtics Interested In Signing J.R. Smith
The Celtics can only offer J.R. Smith a salary starting at $9 million unless they make a trade to clear cap space.
J.R. Smith, Cavs $4M-$5M Apart Per Season In Negotiations
J.R. Smith is seeking $15 million per season from the Cavaliers.
J.R. Smith To Skip Cavs' Voluntary Minicamp
J.R. Smith is seeking a multiyear deal with the Cavaliers.
J.R. Smith Opts For Free Agency
J.R. Smith re-signed with the Cavaliers last offseason for two years at $10.3 million.
J.R. Smith Accused Of Choking 19-Year-Old
J.r. Smith allegedly confronted the teen after he was heckeld for being traded by the Knicks.
J.R. Smith To Undergo MRI On Injured Right Knee
David Blatt's demeanor while talking about J.R. Smith made the injury sound serious.
J.R. Smith Officially Re-Signs With Cavs
J.R. Smith averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.7 minutes per game.
J.R. Smith Agrees To Two-Year, $10M Deal With Cavs
J.R. Smith announced his return to the Cavs on Thursday night.
Cavs Have Offered J.R. Smith Less Than His Player Option
J.R. Smith opted out of his $6.4 million player option for the 15-16 season.
Lakers Won't Sign J.R. Smith
J.R. Smith remains unsigned nearly one month into free agency.
J.R. Smith To Meet With Cavs, Somewhat Regrets Opt Out Decision
It is believed J.R. Smith was seeking somewhere in the $7 million to $9 million range annually.
Cavaliers, J.R. Smith Have Mutual Interest On New Deal
J.R. Smith has opted out of his $6.5 million deal for the 15-16 season with the Cavaliers, sources tell RealGM's Shams Charania.
J.R. Smith Likely To Decline $6.4M Player Option
J.R. Smith said he will probably decline his $6.4 million player option for the 2015-16 season.
J.R. Smith Suspended Two Games
J.R. Smith will miss Games 1 and 2 of the second round.
J.R. Smith Ejected For Hit On Jae Crowder
J.R. Smith was ejected from Game 4 for hitting Jae Crowder in the head underneath the basket.
J.R. Smith Sets Record With 17 Three-Point Attempts, No Two-Point Shots
J.R. Smith made eight of his 17 attempts.
LeBron Prioritized Acquiring J.R. Smith Over Shumpert In Knicks' Trade
LeBron James reportedly loves the Cavaliers' top-7 players.
Dion Waiters Traded To Thunder, Cavs Acquire Shumpert, J.R. Smith
Dion Waiters has been traded to the Thunder, while J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert are now Cavaliers.
Knicks Most Interested In Trading Away J.R. Smith
J.R. Smith has a player option for the 15-16 season.
Knicks, Pacers Discussed J.R. Smith For Chris Copeland Trade
J.R. Smith may wait until 2016 to become a free agent.
Smith Reiterates Personal Belief Anthony Will Re-Sign With Knicks
J.R. Smith reiterated that "in my heart" he does not believe Carmelo Anthony will leave the Knicks in free agency.
J.R. Smith Sets NBA Record For Three-Point Attempts At 22
J.R. Smith set a Knicks' franchise record for three-pointers made.
J.R. Smith: Knicks' Struggles 'Not Mental, It's Heart'
The Knicks have lost five straight games and fell to 21-38.
J.R. Smith To Play Through Cheekbone Fracture With Mask
J.R. Smith suffered the injury when his face made contact with Kevin Durant's knee.