Stein: The Mavericks signed Dennis Smith to make sure he can play for the DL team

According to previous Shams reports, defender Dennis Smith returned to Dallas and signed with the Mavericks for one year.

famous reporter Marc Stein talked about the situation of "TV" (Dennis Smith Jr., DSJ, Chinese fans call him TV) in the Mavericks. He said Smith needs to perform very well in training camp to be able to squeeze into the Mavericks' lineup. He is likely to sign the Exhibit 9 training camp contract with the Mavericks like Brogdon did in the Knicks.

Sources said one of the motivations for the Mavericks to sign Smith was to ensure he was qualified to play for the team's Development League, and if he ended up not making the Mavericks' 15-man roster in the new season, he would play for the Texas Legends.