Zhaire Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Waived by Thunder The Thunder waived Smith on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Smith scored seven points in just five minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over Indiana, connecting on all three of his field-goal attempts, including a three-pointer. Despite that efficient showing, the guard was unable to earn a roster spot and will enter free agency.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in five points Smith tallied five points (2-5 FG, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across 10 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason loss to the Hawks.

Impact Smith is battling for a roster spot under an Exhibit 10 deal. If he doesn't break camp with the Thunder, Smith would likely join the G League's Oklahoma City Blue.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Signs Exhibit 10 deal with Oklahoma City Smith signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Thunder on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact The 16th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Smith is set to compete for a spot on Oklahoma City's regular-season roster. Over 49 G League outings between the Oklahoma City Blue and Texas Legends in 2025-26, he averaged 18.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks across 36.5 minutes per tilt.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Dallas The Mavericks waived Smith on Saturday.

Impact Smith will now receive a bonus for joining the Texas Legends in the G League -- he was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the day.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Dallas The Mavericks waived Smith on Saturday.

Impact Smith will now receive a bonus for joining the Texas Legends in the G League -- he was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the day.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Dallas The Mavericks signed Smith to an Exhibit 10 contract Saturday.

Impact With this move, the Mavericks are looking to fill out their G League roster. Smith is expected to suit up for the Texas Legends this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Dallas The Mavericks signed Smith to an Exhibit 10 contract Saturday.

Impact With this move, the Mavericks are looking to fill out their G League roster. Smith is expected to suit up for the Texas Legends this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sixers draft history: Zhaire Smith acquired from the Suns back in 2018 The Philadelphia 76ers made a draft night trade back in 2018 to acquire Zhaire Smith from the Phoenix Suns.

JUNE 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Let go by Cleveland The Cavaliers waived Smith on Tuesday.

Impact Smith spent training camp with the Cavaliers but has been let go. He will now likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Cleveland Charge of the G League.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cleveland for camp Smith signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Smith joined the Cavaliers last fall as well and went through camp before spending most of the campaign in the G League with the Cleveland Charge. He ultimately got called up and signed a 10-day deal in February but never saw any NBA game action. Smith could be in store for a similar situation in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks 10-day with Cleveland Smith signed a 10-day contract with the Cavaliers on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Smith is averaging 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 32 G League contests for Cleveland's affiliate this season. He has specialized as a spot-up shooting threat, knocking down 40.4 percent of his catch-and-shoot threes, while also shooting a excellent 69.5 percent at the rim. The 24-year-old was the 16th overall pick in the 2018 Draft, and he'll have an opportunity to log his first NBA appearance since the 2019-20 season in coming days.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cleveland Smith was waived by the Cavaliers on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Smith put pen to paper on an Exhibit 10 contract Sept. 15, and he was unsurprisingly cut loose ahead of the 2023-23 season. He'll be a favorite to report to the Cleveland Charge after clearing waivers.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sixers flip Zhaire Smith to Detroit for backup center Tony Bradley Continuing to try remake their bench, the Sixers Monday dispatched former first-round pick Zhaire Smith to the Detroit Pistons in an exchang...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Pistons trade Bradley to 76ers for Zhaire Smith The Detroit Pistons have traded center Tony Bradley to Philadelphia for guard Zhaire Smith.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Pistons trade Bradley to 76ers for Zhaire Smith The Detroit Pistons have traded center Tony Bradley to Philadelphia for guard Zhaire Smith

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Pistons trade Bradley to 76ers for Zhaire Smith DETROIT - The Detroit Pistons have traded centre Tony Bradley to Philadelphia for guard Zhaire Smith.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Pistons trade Bradley to 76ers for Zhaire Smith

The Detroit Pistons have traded center Tony Bradley to Philadelphia for guard Zhaire Smith

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Pistons will waive and stretch Zhaire Smith after acquiring him from Sixers The Detroit Pistons will waive Zhaire Smith after acquiring him from the Philadelphia 76ers.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

The Detroit Pistons have acquired Zhaire Smith from the Sixers The Detroit Pistons make yet another trade, this time for another young asset. In what has been one of the busier weeks possibly in franchis...

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Report: Sixers trading guard Zhaire Smith to Pistons for Tony Bradley The Philadelphia 76ers are sending Zhaire Smith to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Tony Bradley.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Doc Rivers, Zhaire Smith react to Sixers selection of Tyrese Maxey Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers and guard Zhaire Smith react to the Tyrese Maxey selection.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Former Suns GM explains how Zhaire Smith trade happened with Sixers Former Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough explains what went down with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Zhaire Smith deal.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers can jumpstart Zhaire Smith’s career The Philadelphia 76ers' new head coach is exactly what Zhaire Smith needs for his career. The Philadelphia 76ers a nice young core of outsid...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Philadelphia 76ers: Impact of Zhaire Smith’s injury during playoffs How will Zhaire Smith's injury impact the Philadelphia 76ers during the postseason? It wouldn't be like the Philadelphia 76ers to go into th...

JULY 1, 2020 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

76ers' Zhaire Smith to miss Orlando resumption due to bone bruise in knee Smith has a bone bruise in his left knee and began experiencing symptoms before the team had its training camp in anticipation of the resume...

JULY 1, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

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