Stix season? Stix season.
Phoenix Suns backup forward Jalen Smith had positive moments in the 2021 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, an encouraging sign for a team that could benefit from his contributions with backup forward Dario Saric likely out for most of next season with a torn right ACL.
In four games, Smith averaged a league-best 12.5 rebounds with 16.3 points on 36.5 percent shooting (35.7 percent from 3-point range). The Summer Suns posted a 2-2 record in their first four games in Las Vegas. Smith did not play in the Monday finale against the Cleveland Cavaliers.