New York Knicks' J.R. Smith denies tugging Vince Carter's headband

New York Knicks small forward J.R. Smith has denied that he tugged at Vince Carter's headband during his side's game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

The 28-year-old was caught on camera committing the act with 10:54 left in the fourth quarter during the Mavericks' 110-108 victory at Madison Square Garden.

"No, your eyes were playing tricks on you," he told reporters with a laugh.

"You're reaching for that one. I [already] got fined once for that shit."

Smith was fined $50,000 (£30,000) by the NBA in early January for attempting to untie two of his opponents' shoelaces.