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New details have emerged regarding the family violence assault charge against former Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith. Smith allegedly caused bodily injury to a woman on Sept.

NBA News / CBSSports.com / September 30

Two-time NBA champion JR Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas

Smith was arrested this week on a charge of family violence assault causing bodily injury, according to county records

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JR Smith’s mugshot is released after his arrest for assault

Former NBA champion JR Smith has been arrested this week. Smith was arrested on Monday on a charge of assault causing bodily injury (family violence).

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NBA News / Field Level Media / September 29

Two-time NBA champ J.R. Smith arrested on assault charge

Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith was arrested on a charge of family violence in Texas on Monday, according to multiple reports. No bond had been set and Smith, 41, remained behind bars at the Hunt County Detention Center as of midday on Tuesday, according to jail records.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Report: JR Smith arrested on family assault charge

Former Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a family violence assault charge, according to TMZ Sports. Smith was booked into the Hunt County Detention Center on a charge of assault causing bodily injury involving family violence, according to jail records cited by TMZ.

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NBA Notes: Heat, Dennis Smith Jr, Nets, Jordi Fernandez, Warriors

Dennis Smith Jr. has another agreement with an NBA team, though his next stop appears likely to be back in the G League. The Heat will sign Smith to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / September 27

College Basketball: Three Two-Way Sophomores to Watch Next Season

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 27

Jabari Smith Jr. Reveals Takeaways From Rockets Teammate Kevin Durant

Since being drafted by the Houston Rockets with the No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jabari Smith Jr. has become a key part of the franchise’s core. Last season, Smith averaged 15.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 77 games.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 27

Miami Heat Agree to Deal with Veteran Guard Dennis Smith Jr.

The Miami Heat have added another guard to their roster, agreeing to a deal with free agent Dennis Smith Jr., according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Smith’s agent, Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports, confirmed the agreement to Haynes.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / September 27

Heat To Sign Dennis Smith Jr.

Free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has reached a contract agreement with the Heat, agent Daniel Hazan tells Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (Twitter link).

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Talks Overcoming Young Team Narrative And First-Round Exit Frustrations

The Rockets began their training camp on September 23, following their media day. After the first two days of training, Jabari Smith Jr. spoke to the media scrum at the facility, describing what the first two days of camp had been like and referencing his takeaways from last season.