Blazers sign F Craig Smith
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent forward Craig Smith.
Nicknamed ''The Rhino,'' Smith played the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 48 games.
Terms of the deal reached Thursday were not disclosed. Smith, a five-year veteran, has also played for Minnesota.
Earlier in the day the Trail Blazers...
Via AP on Fox
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December 15, 2011
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The Los Angeles Clippers waive Craig Smith
The Clippers have waived 28-year old forward Craig Smith. Smith played in 48 games for the Clippers last year and he averaged 12.2 minutes, 5.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. He has now played in 356 games (49 starts) in his first five years in the NBA and he is averaging 17.9 minutes, 8.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. The Clippers might miss...
Via Clippers Locker
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December 10, 2011
Roster Spot: Craig Smith
The Clippers and Craig Smith agreed to a one-year deal last month that will bring the forward back for his 5th NBA season, his second with the Clippers.
This is good news for Clippers fan as the aptly-monikered “Rhino” is a fan favorite who is a solid asset who contributes a physical presence on the team’s bench and showed an ability to guard opponents’ forwards...
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August 03, 2010
Blazers reach agreement with F Smith
The Portland Trail Blazers have reached an agreement with free-agent forward Craig Smith.
Smith spent the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 48 games last year.
The 28-year-old was drafted by Minnesota with the 36th overall pick in the 2006 draft out of Boston College.
It capped a busy Thursday for the Blazers, who also signed...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
The Los Angeles Clippers lose Craig Smith for a while
The Los Angeles Clippers will be without backup forward Craig Smith for at least the next two weeks due to a herniated disk in his back. Smith has played in 24 games (0 starts) for the Clippers so far this year and he is averaging 13.8 minutes, 5.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game. Smith is shooting 58.3% from the floor as he has really played well behind Blake Griffin...
Via Clippers Locker
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December 21, 2010
The Los Angeles Clippers re-sign Craig Smith
The Clippers have re-signed 26-year old forward Craig Smith to a 1-year deal. Smith played in 75 games (2 starts) for the Clippers last season and he averaged 16.4 minutes, 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He has now played in 308 games (49 starts) in his four years in the NBA and he has averaged 18.8 minutes, 8.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game...
Via Clippers Locker
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July 20, 2010
We’ve Heard About The Rhino, How About The Rest Of The Blazers?
Here’s a great drinking game that only has four steps:
Turn on a local broadcast of the next Trail Blazers game.
Wait for Craig Smith to enter the game.
Every time Mike Rice says “Rhino” or “Horn” take a drink.
Hook yourself up to a dialysis machine because you might just drink your weight in PBR.
Animal nicknames in the NBA...
Via Oregon Sports News
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
Video: Watch Craig Smith abuse a goal cage, cost his NCAA Badgers
The NCAA No. 13-ranked Wisconsin Badgers had a big test
against No. 10-ranked North Dakota this weekend ... and
they lost twice. Frustrations abounded, but none were more apparent than
those of co-captain Craig Smith in this strange moment on Saturday night that
earned laughs on the ice and YouTube giggling:
Smith took a delay of game penalty, which
gave UND a power play, and a...
Via Puck Daddy
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November 15, 2010
Craig Smith Undergoes Knee Surgery
Craig Smith will be sidelined four to six weeks...
Via RealGM
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August 04, 2010
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August 04, 2010
The Portland Trailblazers sign Craig Smith
The Trailblazers have signed 28-year old power forward Craig Smith. Smith played in 48 games (0 starts) for the Clippers last year and he averaged 12.2 minutes, 5.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game last year. He has now played in 356 games (49 starts) in his first five years in the NBA and he is averaging 17.9 minutes, 8.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game...
Via Blazers Locker
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December 16, 2011
Clippers forward Smith has arthroscopic knee surgery
Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith has undergone arthroscopic right knee surgery.
Los Angeles Clippers - Craig Smith - Los Angeles - United States - California
Via CBSSports
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August 04, 2010
Craig Smith just can’t seem to get a break for the Los Angeles Clippers
Backup forward Craig Smith is good enough to start in the NBA but he always seems to be buried on the bench. He has played in 66 games (2 starts) for the Clippers this season and he is averaging 16.1 minutes, 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game. Smith is shooting 56.8% from the floor as he always seems to pick the right time to shoot the ball. If the Clippers can...
Via Clippers Locker
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March 25, 2010
Craig Smith has right knee surgery
Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure today on his right knee. He is scheduled to be sidelined from four to six weeks.
Smith, who averaged 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 16.4 minutes in 75 games played with Los Angeles last season, was re-signed by the Clippers as a free agent on [...]
Via Inside Hoops
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August 03, 2010
CLIPPERS FYI: Craig Smith is cleared to practice
Smith hasn't played since Dec. 18 because of a herniated disk in his lower back. He probably won't practice with the team until after the All-Star break.Smith hasn't played since Dec. 18 because of a herniated disk in his lower back. He probably won't practice with the team until after the All-Star break.
Via LA Times
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February 15, 2011
World Championships: Preds Prospect Craig Smith Scores In Team USA 5-1 Win
U.S. Men's National Team Tops Austria, 5-1, in Opening Game of 2011 IIHF World Men's Championship
Twelve Different U.S. Players Record At Least One Point
KOSICE, Slovakia – Twelve different players contributed points as the U.S. Men's N...
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April 30, 2011
Craig Smith Underwent Knee Surgery
The Clippers only expect their forward to be out for a few weeks: “Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith has undergone arthroscopic right knee surgery. The team said Tuesday that Smith will be sidelined four to six weeks.”
Via SLAM Online
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August 04, 2010
CLIPPERS FYI: Craig Smith is ejected for flagrant foul
San Antonio's George Hill is the recipient in the second quarter Monday. It'll cost Smith a $6,000 fine and a possible suspension by the NBA.San Antonio's George Hill is the recipient in the second quarter Monday. It'll cost Smith a $6,000 fine and a possible suspension by the NBA.
Via LA Times
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November 02, 2010
Rhino running in Los Angeles again, Craig Smith signs with Clippers
Craig Smith is solid, reliable, a guy who is physical and will battle inside night in and night out.Consistency seemed like a novelty to Clippers fans last year, so they latched on to Rhino. He was a fan favorite late...
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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July 20, 2010
Smith comfortable with decision to turn pro
A month or two ago, with his junior season at University of Wisconsin on the horizon, forward Craig Smith was positive he’d be returning to school. Instead, he went through a tough decision process that ultimately led him to changing his mind and turning pro.“It definitely wasn’t an overnight decision,” Smith said Tuesday on a conference call. “I sat down a bunch of times...
Via Smashville 24/7
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July 26, 2011
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July 26, 2011
Clippers' Smith has surgery
Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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August 03, 2010
Craig Smith staying with Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent Craig Smith today reached an agreement that will enable the power forward to return to the team for 2010-11.
Smith, who averaged 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 16.4 minutes in 75 games played with Los Angeles last season, also connected on 57 percent of his field goals on the [...]
Via Inside Hoops
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July 19, 2010
Craig Smith says Blake Griffin is awesome
Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times reports:
Smith was asked if Griffin was 98.9% back after having missed all of last season because of a stress fracture in his left kneecap.
“159.7531 percent,” he said, smiling. “Blake’s looking real good. He’s determined. I’m happy for him. Happy he’s back on the court. You know he’s going [...]
Via Inside Hoops
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October 03, 2010
Predators ink Craig Smith to two-year deal
Tuesday morning, the Nashville Predators announced the signing of Craig Smith to a two-year entry level deal.
The fourth round draft pick decided to turn pro instead of returning back to the University of Wisconsin for his junior year.
The decision to turn professional should not come as a surprise.
At the Predators Skate of the Union on July 13th, General Manager David Poile...
Via Inside Smashville
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July 26, 2011
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July 26, 2011
Craig Smith is looking for a good bill of health
Forward, who suffered a herniated disk and nerve damage in a leg in December, will visit a doctor Wednesday and is hoping to return to the court soon.Forward, who suffered a herniated disk and nerve damage in a leg in December, will visit a doctor Wednesday and is hoping to return to the court soon.
Via LA Times
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February 01, 2011
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