Tyler Smith
#23SF · Dallas Mavericks
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 25 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 44.6% | 37.1% | 70.0% |
| 2025-26 | 2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 16.7% | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 48.0% | 43.3% | 75.0% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$2.0M
AAV
$652K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Tyler Smith's contract with the Dallas Mavericks grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $652K per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Tyler's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 21 years old, Tyler is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Tyler Smith earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 25 career games, Tyler has averaged 2.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. Tyler's strongest metric is FG% at 4464.3, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.2, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Tyler ranks 56th in overall performance. Tyler will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
Tyler Smith remains largely invisible in Dallas media discourse, generating minimal fan engagement or expectations. His C-grade performance hasn't impressed observers, raising questions about developmental trajectory and NBA readiness. The $0.7M two-way deal suggests organization views him as depth/lottery ticket rather than core asset. Recent signing news received little fanfare, indicating Smith hasn't captured franchise or fan attention meaningfully. Outlook remains uncertain; Smith faces uphill battle proving NBA viability without clear pathway to consistent minutes.
Transaction History
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