Former NBA lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr. is among players working out for the Sixers in a two-day veteran minicamp, according to a report on Thursday evening from Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer:

Smith, 27, was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Many had high hopes for the NC State product, whose elite athleticism lended itself to exciting plays. But Smith never developed his shaky jump-shototing, and as he started bouncing from team to team, his overall offensive utility dwindled. Smith is a career 29.8 percent three-point shooter and never became a significant shot creator for others.

However, in recent years Smith has bought into honing in on the defensive end of the floor, where his strength and athletic tools have enabled him to beco

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