USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers Sign Former NBA 1st Round Pick

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 11, 2024 1:18 PM ET

Zhaire Smith last appeared in an NBA game during the 2019-20 season and has been currently playing in the G League for the Cleveland Charge.

In 17 regular season games, he has averaged 12.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 56.5% from the field and 45.1% from the three-point range.

On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they are signing Smith to a ten-day deal.

Va The Cavaliers: "Earned and deserved. #Cavs sign Cleveland Charge G Zhaire Smith to a 10-day contract."

Earned and deserved. #Cavs sign Cleveland Charge G Zhaire Smith to a 10-day contract.

DETAILS: https://t.co/aKQyZNFgbf pic.twitter.com/teaK7aOpfU
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 11, 2024

Smith played his college basketball for Texas Tech and was the 16th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

He spent two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers and has career averages of 3.7 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 37.8% from the field and 31.6% from the three-point range 13 games.

The 24-year-old has also played in two NBA playoff games.