Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith said Thursday he's hoping for a trade because of his limited involvement during the early stages of the 2018-19 NBA season.
Jordan Heck of Sporting News provided comments from Smith about the situation:
Jordan HeckReporter: "Are you hoping for a trade [from the Cavs]?" J.R. Smith: "Yeah." https://t.co/SJNB0JRB8L
"To feel like you're going to play one day, and then you just don't play. ... To not even look me in my face and tell me. That's disrespectful," he added.
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