Tyler Smith Waived After Summer League Struggles | NBA News

Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League ended with a 3-2 record, spotlighting breakout performances from Sergio De Larrea and Vsevolod Ishchenko — but the real story was Tyler Smith’s abrupt exit. Once touted as a potential starter, Smith barely played, was late for a crucial film session in Vegas, and was waived from his two-way contract. A 33rd overall pick by the Bucks in 2024, Smith’s stint in Dallas was cut short, leaving the Mavericks with an open roster spot — a prime opportunity to bring in Ishchenko or another guard to bolster depth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/786fdb8756956323