AP source: Ish Smith agrees to 2-year deal with Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent guard Ish Smith, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The deal includes a team option for the second year of the contract. Financial terms were not available. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the NBA does not release free agent signings until Friday.

Smith gives the Hornets a veteran backup point guard after a

A 10-year NBA veteran, Smith spent last season with the Washington Wizards where he averaged 6.7 points and 3.4 assists per game. He shot 36.7% from 3-point range in 44 games.

Smith is expected to back up LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier.

Along with the Graham trade, the Hornets have lost center Cody Zeller and Malik Monk so far in free agency.

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