Lakers sign 2023 1st-round pick Nick Smith Jr. to two-way contract
Nick Smith Jr., a 2023 first-round pick, joins the Lakers on a two-way deal to fill their final spot and bring scoring depth as a versatile guard, team announced Monday.
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Lakers sign 2023 1st-round pick Nick Smith Jr. to two-way contract
EL SEGUNDO — On the eve of the team’s Media Day on Monday, the Lakers added a recent first-round pick to their roster. The Lakers announced on Monday morning that they signed 2023 first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract. Smith, the 21-year-old guard whom the Charlotte Hornets selected out of Arkansas with the No. 27 pick in the 2023 draft, averaged 9.9 points (39.1% shooting – 34% on 3-pointers), 2.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 60 …
Lakers Add Young Sharpshooter on Two-Way Contract
The Lakers filled their final two-way contract spot ahead of Monday’s media day, bringing in 21-year-old guard Nick Smith Jr. The former first-round pick enters his third year in the league with plenty of potential as a three-level scorer. Lakers Add Young Sharpshooter on Two-Way Contract Lakers Sign Nick Smith Jr. The 27th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Smith Jr. enjoyed a rotational role on the struggling Charlotte Hornets last season. In 60 game…
Lakers Sign Guard Nick Smith Jr. To Two-Way Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract. This is the final two-way spot the Lakers had to offer and Smith join Christian Koloko and Chris Manon on two-way deals. To make room on the training camp roster, the Lakers waived center Kylor Kelley. Smith was originally a first-round draft pick of the Charlotte Hornets in 2023, being selected 27th overall out of the University of Arkansas. He spent two seasons with…
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