Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.
Ish Smith, the NBA's all-time leading journeyman, who played for a record 13 teams throughout his playing career, has found a new role in basketball: scouting.
Back when Troy Weaver was working in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s front office, the Detroit Pistons employed a journeyman guard in Ish Smith. Fast forward to 2024, and the two could cross paths as they enter new journeys in the NBA.
Smith played for the Wizards from 2019-21 and again in the 2021-22 season during his 14 year playing career The Washington Wizards have hired Ish Smith to be a pro scout for the front office, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Back when the Philadelphia 76ers changed players at a rapid pace during their “Process” era, a few players established themselves as fan favorites for short stints.
The Washington Wizards are adding a former player to their staff, according to The Athletic insider Josh Robbins. "The Washington Wizards have hired former NBA point guard Ish Smith as a pro scout, team officials said.
Former Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith is a classic feel-good story. The former Wake Forest alum went undrafted in 2010 before enjoying a 14-year NBA career, and his next stage is a full-circle moment.
It’s always awesome to see an NBA player be able to carve out a lengthy career despite not being drafted. It is even remarkable when that player continues to go through the grind as they are bouncing from team to team, never staying in one place for all that long.
Ish Smith has played in 43 games this season and is averaging 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest while shooting 41.8% from the field. However, the Charlotte Hornets announced that they had waived the 35-year-old on Thursday, so he will now be a free agent once he clears waivers.
Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets waived veteran guards Ish Smith and Frank Ntilikina in addition to James Bouknight which was reported earlier in the day.
The Hornets have until today at 5 p.m. EST to make a decision on Ish Smith, JT Thor, and Frank Ntilikina. What do I mean by that? Well, all three of them
Before reuniting with the Charlotte Hornets this season, veteran guard Ish Smith nearly called it a career. According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, Smith was planning on working with the folks upstairs in Denver, where he had just won an NBA championship.
One of the things Nikola Jokic talked about a lot during the Denver Nuggets' championship run was how much it meant to him to help his veteran teammates get rings.
Coming out of high school, Nick Smith Jr. was the No. 3-ranked recruit, via RSCI. The shifty guard elevated to the top of his class with standout play at the AAU level for Brad Beal Elite and at North Little Rock High School.
As tipoff approaches for the Charlotte Hornets in their Saturday evening contest against the Denver Nuggets, the starting lineup for the Hornets has officially been announced.
Thursday saw TNT and ESPN come together for a collaboration as they covered the two In-Season Tournament semifinals. We got to see Stephen A. Smith with the Inside the NBA crew, and they hilariously had him play 'Who He Play For?' Unfortunately for Smith, the results were not great.
The Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards are nearing a two-for-two trade that will also lead to one player involved in the deal making NBA history, according to reports.