It was reported on Wednesday that the Miami Heat's G-League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, is claiming former seven-year veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. He was released from the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks' G-League affiliate, averaging 5.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 25 percent from the field in five games.

Smith Jr. was the ninth pick in the 2017 draft, same class as three-time All-Star Bam Adebayo. He averaged 9.7 points, three rebounds, and 4.2 assists while shooting 40.7 percent from the field throughout his career in the league.