We know the NBA Finals started last night, but let’s focus on the real news — the Philadelphia 76ers’ veteran minicamp.
The two-day camp reportedly includes former NBA guard Dennis Smith Jr., according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Former NBA lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr is working out for the #Sixers, according to sources. Smith is among several participants at the team’s two-day veteran minicamp. pic.twitter.com/Gljlgvk0dj
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) June 5, 2025
The 27-year-old was the ninth overall pick in the 2017 draft before failing to really get steady footing anywhere, bouncing to six teams in seven seasons’ time. In 326 career games across the association, Smith averaged 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 18.9 minutes per game. He played stints with the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets and the Brooklyn Nets.
Smith’s most recent NBA experience came in 2023-24 when he appeared in 56 games (two starts) for the Nets. In 18.9 minutes per outing, Smith averaged 6.6 points per game on 43.5% field goal shooting and 29.4% shooting from three-point range with 3.6 assists and 2.9 rebounds.
His most recent experience in general came from just four games with Real Madrid back in February — he averaged just 9.0 minutes for 2.8 points per game. A few months ago, reports emerged that the veteran point guard would be leaving Real Madrid and attempting a return to the NBA.
In addition to Smith, Pompey added a list of players also reportedly in attendance for the Sixers’ camp.
Eugene Omoruyi, Malcolm Hill, Adama Sanago, Alondes Williams, Malik Williams, Armando Bacot, Javonte Cooke, Judah Mintz and Leaky Black are some of the participants, according to sources. https://t.co/gyNjg1kEq8
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) June 5, 2025
If you recognize Judah Mintz’s name, it is because he was technically a Sixer for a few minutes. After going undrafted in 2024, the Sixers picked up Mintz on a Exhibit 10 contract before waiving him shortly after. He played 24 games for the Delaware Blue Coats in their most recent season, averaging 21.2 points per game.
Might absolutely nothing come of this minicamp? Sure! But this is just one of the first small dominoes falling to begin a long offseason of slowly piecing together the Sixers’ roster that Nick Nurse will have in front of him by the time fall comes around. Buckle up.