Height
6'9"
Weight
224 lbs
Age
21
Wingspan
7'1.0"
Reach
8'9.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 26 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 16.7% | 37.1% | 70.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ SAS | L 120-139 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-4 | -12 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.0M
Guaranteed
$2.0M
AAV
$2.0M/yr
Performance Analysis
Tyler Smith earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 26 games, Tyler is contributing 1.0 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.0 assists per game in his role. Tyler's strongest area is FG% at 16.7, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 1.0 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Tyler ranks 106th. At 21, Tyler is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
Tyler Smith's signing to a two-way contract with Dallas has generated virtually no buzz, with media outlets treating it as routine organizational housekeeping rather than a meaningful roster addition. The lukewarm reception stems from his concerning 3.2 career PER, which signals replacement-level production and raises questions about his NBA viability as anything more than emergency depth. Coverage has been purely transactional with zero analysis of his skill set or upside, reflecting the general consensus that this is a low-stakes flyer on a fringe player. The disconnect between sentiment and performance is minimal here — both his media perception and on-court production paint the picture of a marginal talent struggling to carve out an NBA niche. For Smith to shift the narrative, he'd need to show dramatic improvement in efficiency and find a defined role within Dallas's system, but his current trajectory suggests he's viewed more as roster filler than legitimate rotation candidate. The fanbase remains largely indifferent to his presence, treating him as organizational depth rather than someone worth monitoring closely.
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