Jaxson Hayes: Lakers Need To Keep Stepping Up To Make Up For Injuries
Most of the attention surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers goes towards the team's superstars of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Whether it is positive or negative, they get the glory more often than not, and rightfully so. But…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Wants Nick Smith Jr. To Be Aggressive
Luka Doncic led the way and LeBron James had another strong outing, but it was two-way contract player Nick Smith Jr. who gave the Los Angeles Lakers an extra boost in their win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night…
Lakers News: Nick Smith Jr. Remained Confident, Ready To Make Most Of Opportunity
With the Los Angeles Lakers missing both Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent -- the former for at least four weeks -- Nick Smith Jr. knew that his number was going to be called. This was made especially obvious after head…
South Bay Lakers Highlights: Dalton Knecht Dominates In G League Debut
Last year's first-round pick Dalton Knecht has had a bit of an up-and-down run so far in his young career with the Los Angeles Lakers. The guard has had some outstanding performances, but has also had times when he has…
Nick Smith Jr. Came Up Big For Lakers Against Trail Blazers Despite Battling Illness
The Los Angeles Lakers have developed a reputation for rehabbing players' values and their latest reclamation project appears to be Nick Smith Jr. The Lakers signed Smith to a two-way deal in free agency after he was waived by the…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Happy For Nick Smith Jr. After Big Performance
Nick Smith Jr. was tasked with playing a massive role on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves all out, the Los Angeles Lakers were down to only Smith, Bronny James Jr.…
Lakers Highlights: Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura & Nick Smith Jr. Lead Impressive Win Over Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling the past week, winning their previous three games heading into a rematch against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. The Lakers lost to the Trail Blazers last week, though they were largely…
It Didn’t Take Long For Nick Smith Jr. To Notice Difference Between Lakers & Hornets
Just before the start of training camp, the Los Angeles Lakers filled their final two-way spot by signing former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. Smith was recently let go by the Charlotte Hornets after just two seasons with the team.…
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…
Top Prospects Lakers Should Consider With No. 17 Pick In 2023 NBA Draft
The wait is over; the 2023 NBA Draft is finally here. The Los Angles Lakers, despite making it to the Western Conference Finals...
