The Los Angeles Lakers are signing Nick Smith Jr. to a two-year deal, turning him from a two-way player into a standard-contract guard who can now be part of the playoff roster. ESPN reported the news through agent Lucas Newton of Klutch Sports.
The decision addresses an immediate need in the backcourt with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out. This season, Smith has averaged 6 points per game while shooting 40% from three, numbers that help explain why Los Angeles chose to keep him in the mix for the stretch run.
For the Lakers, this is mainly a depth move designed to provide another usable guard for the most important part of the year. His conversion to a standard deal is especially relevant because it makes him eligible for the playoffs.
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