Tag: Nick Smith Jr.
Nick Smith Jr. eyes first NBA playoffs after Lakers’ win over Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers closed the regular season with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday at crypto.com Arena, locking in a...
Lakers sign Nick Smith Jr.
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding guard Nick Smith Jr. on a two-year standard deal. He will take the team’s 15th roster spot, which...
Nick Smith Jr. details readiness, trust, and expanded role after Lakers’ win over Kings
Nick Smith Jr. described preparation and opportunity as central themes after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday night at...
Nick Smith Jr. after big game for Lakers: “I’m blessed to be in this...
Nick Smith Jr. scored 25 points, including two late 3-pointers, to help the Los Angeles Lakers secure a 123-115 victory over the Portland Trail...
Ayton, Hachimura, Smith propel Lakers to win over Trail Blazers
Deandre Ayton led the Los Angeles Lakers with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in a 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers...
Lakers sign guard Nick Smith Jr.
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-way contract with guard Nick Smith Jr., league sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Smith Jr., 21,...
Hornets waive Nick Smith Jr.
The Charlotte Hornets announced they have waived guard Nick Smith Jr., league sources confirmed to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Smith Jr., 21, averaged 9.9...
Nick Smith Jr. could be on the trade block this summer
NBA executives told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that Nick Smith Jr. could be a trade candidate from the Charlotte Hornets’ backcourt. Similar to Jock Landale,...
Charles Lee: I’ve seen a ton of growth from Nick Smith Jr.
Here’s Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee on where he’s seen Nick Smith Jr. develop as a player following Tuesday’s 111-104 home loss vs....
Josh Green on Nick Smith Jr: “He’s an amazing scorer”
Here’s Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green on Nick Smith Jr.’s offensive explosion during last night’s 145-134 road win vs. the San Antonio Spurs (26...
Charles Lee: Nick Smith Jr. is a great basketball player
Here’s Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee on the development of sophomore Nick Smith Jr. following Friday’s 125-123 road win vs. the Chicago Bulls...
Hornets to exercise team option on Nick Smith Jr.
The Charlotte Hornets have decided to exercise the third-year team option on guard Nick Smith Jr., keeping the 20-year-old under contract for the 2025-26...
Nick Smith Jr: The past two years have been rough for me
Charlotte Hornets rookie Nick Smith Jr. knows that his basketball journey has been far from easy over these last couple of years. (via Charlotte Hornets): “I’d...
Terry Rozier: Brandon Miller & Nick Smith Jr. have been ready since day one
Charlotte Hornets veteran Terry Rozier praised the readiness/growth of rookies Brandon Miller & Nick Smith Jr. after last night’s 133-119 road loss vs. the...
Steve Clifford talks Nick Smith Jr.’s career night: “Hopefully this can be the beginning...
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford praised rookie Nick Smith Jr.'s confidence/work ethic following Saturday’s 102-95 home loss vs. the Denver Nuggets (career-high 19...





















