Dennis Smith Jr. on four PGs being picked before him: "I just use it as fuel to the fire. I've been underrated my whole life, and I'm perfectly fine with it. I'm accustomed to it. I'm going to go out and be Dennis Smith, and nothing can stop that."
Nets select Jarrett Allen No. 22. Allen is one of 2 players from the University of Texas to be drafted in the first round in the last 5 seasons (Myles Turner, 2015). He was 1 of 2 players in the Big 12 to average at least 13 points and 8 rebounds last season.
The Nets selected Texas forward Jarrett Allen with the No. 22 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Donnie Nelson says Dennis Smith Jr. pick eliminates need for Mavs to target PG in free agency.
Dennis Smith Jr. compared himself to "Derrick Rose with a jump shot" during a pre-draft interview with the Mavs.
Rick Carlisle leaves no doubt Mavs wanted Dennis Smith over Frank Ntilikina, saying there was "uproarious" applause when Knicks made pick.
Before question was even asked, Rick Carlisle said Mavs are projecting Dennis Smith Jr. to start as a rookie. Cites intelligence, maturity as well as athleticism. "We believe he's going to be a tremendous player for us and right away."
Rick Carlisle says Mavs believe Dennis Smith Jr. is as good as any PG in the draft. "We're getting a guy that's an instant-impact guy."
Mavericks select Dennis Smith No. 9 overall. He's the highest-drafted player from NC State since Tom Gugliotta in 1992 (6th).
Love the fit of Dennis Smith, my most underrated prospect in the lottery, in Dallas. He should thrive in Rick Carlisle's spread pick-and-roll.
The Dallas Mavericks selected NC State guard Dennis Smith Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Top Dennis Smith top comparable players according to ESPN's analytic draft model are: John Wall Derrick Rose Jrue Holiday CJ McCollum Tyreke Evans
With the No. 9 overall pick, the Mavericks selected Dennis Smith Jr. (G, NC State). In the past 20 years, three No. 9 picks have played for Dallas: Amar'e Stoudemire, Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowitzki.
The Mavs were wowed by Dennis Smith Jr.'s athleticism in his workout and believe he can contribute immediately.
Mavs GM Donnie Nelson: "This is a building-block opportunity that we won't miss on."
Mavs GM Donnie Nelson: "Don't look for a lot of movement. ... 9 is a very solid area where there's a group of players we really like."
Carlos Gomez homered twice to drive in five runs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4 on Thursday for a split of the four-game series.
The Dallas Stars are bringing back longtime assistant Rick Wilson, who once briefly served as their head coach.
Three Cowboys teams from the 1990s crack this list, with one of the Super Bowl-winning groups coming in at No. 7 overall.
Ivan Maisel, Adam Rittenberg and Ryan McGee discuss the start of Lincoln Riley's tenure at Oklahoma, talk about the best coaching rivalries in college football, examine the financial quandaries at Cal and more.
The 2017 NHL draft is set to take place on June 23-24 in Chicago. Here's the order of all 217 picks.
D.J. Reed and Nick Orr could be lining up for big seasons. And they're not the only members in Big 12 secondaries that are poised to do so in 2017.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 50 | 24 | .676 | - | W4 |
| Seattle | 37 | 37 | .500 | 13 | W4 |
| Texas | 36 | 36 | .500 | 13 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 37 | 38 | .493 | 13.5 | L1 |
| Oakland | 31 | 42 | .425 | 18.5 | L4 |
