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Dennis Smith Jr emerges as the leading candidate to bolster Real Madrid\u2019s backcourt. After an initial pause, negotiations with the former NBA player seem back on track, with the club aiming to add him as a complementary piece to Facundo Campazzo.<\/p>\n

At 27, Smith Jr is ready to revive his career in the EuroLeague after losing his place in the NBA. Real Madrid views him as the perfect addition to inject scoring and athleticism into the rotation while providing relief for key starters without disrupting team chemistry.<\/p>\n

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