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Dennis Smith Jr. could be staying in Dallas

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It was reported last week that Dallas Mavericks point guard, Dennis Smith Jr, was set to leave the team, although ESPN is now stating that the Mavericks hope to reconcile with their 2017 draft pick:

The Dallas Mavericks are optimistic that they can reconcile and move forward with point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and are insistent they won't trade their 2017 lottery pick unless they get good value in return. The Mavs have shopped Smith, 21, throughout the season but haven't received any offers that have tempted them to pull the trigger on trading a player whom the Dallas front office still believes has potential to develop into a star

Smith Jr. was last season named to the All-Rookie Second Team, although he has since had to take a backseat to Luka Doncic. So far this season, Smith Jr. is averaging 12.6 points, 3.9 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game, although he has missed the Mavs last four games.