JR Smith leading candidate to replace Avery Bradley on Lakers roster

Smith has not played in NBA since November 2018 when he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers

JR Smith is the front runner to replace Avery Bradley with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Smith has not played in NBA since November 2018 when he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Per ESPN, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and Smith’s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, were discussing a possible agreement Tuesday night and were expected to speak again Wednesday, sources said.