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Jalen Smith · Illness (Day To Day)

Stats
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.02	-0.13
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	26	27
B2B	14	13
PROJ	1,189.50	1,034.00
PTS	7.5	6.4
FG	2.6	2.4
FG3	1.4	.5
FT	.9	1
RB	4.8	4.1
AST	1.4	.7
BLK	.8	.7
STL	.4	.3
TO	.8	.7

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Stats
Season Statistics
PROJ	569.3	1,242.8
PTS	4.4	9.9
FG	1.5	3.8
FG3	.7	1.0
FT	.8	1.2
RB	3.3	5.5
AST	1.6	1.0
BLK	.7	.6
STL	.4	.3
TO	.7	.7

Recent News
	Maxi Kleber Return Would Be Huge For Dallas Mavericks Published June 16th, 2024 via MSN Maxi Kleber closing in on (not so great) NBA history Published June 15th, 2024 via The New York Times Mavericks' Maxi Kleber always 'kept it low key' despite NBA buzz and Dirk Nowitzki comparisons, ex-Bayern t... Published June 14th, 2024 via The US Sun Maxi Kleber, Dallas Mavericks looking to contain Kristaps Porzingis Published June 9th, 2024 via Eurohoops Mavericks' Maxi Kleber cleared to return for Game 4 vs. T'Wolves; Dereck Lively out with sprained neck Published June 9th, 2024 via AOL Is Maxi Kleber playing tonight against Boston Celtics? Latest on Mavericks center's Game 1 status (June 6) Published June 6th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Mavericks injury updates: Dereck Lively out Game 4, but Maxi Kleber questionable after missing nine games Published June 4th, 2024 via MSN Maxi Kleber's Defensive Prowess: Mavericks Potential Solution in NBA Finals Published June 4th, 2024 via BVM Sports	Jalen Smith To Decline Player Option Published June 28th, 2024 The latest Indiana Pacers offseason rumors - Jalen Smith, Jarace Walker, T.J. McConnell, more Published June 25th, 2024 via 13newsnow.com WVEC Jalen Smith Emerges as Affordable High-Upside Forward for Knicks Published June 17th, 2024 via BVM Sports If Jalen Smith Declines Player Option, Could OKC Thunder Step In? Published June 16th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Indiana Pacers Big Man Jalen Smith Expected to Decline $5.4M Option Published June 16th, 2024 via BVM Sports Pacers Veteran Jalen Smith Declines $5.4M Option; Focus on Keeping Him Published June 16th, 2024 via BVM Sports Indiana Pacers Center Jalen Smith Expected to Decline Player Option, Become Unrestricted Free Agent in 2024 ... Published June 15th, 2024 via BVM Sports "Early Belief" Jalen Smith Will Decline Player Option Published June 15th, 2024

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