The Los Angeles Lakers are making a backcourt move as injuries mount, agreeing to a new two-year contract with two-way guard Nick Smith Jr., his agent told ESPN.
The signing comes with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves currently sidelined by injury, leaving the Lakers short-handed in the guard rotation and prompting the team to add depth.
Roster context
Smith holds a two-way designation, giving the Lakers an additional guard option while they navigate the absences of Doncic and Reaves. The team’s move addresses immediate availability concerns in the backcourt as it works through the current stretch without two key contributors.