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"JJ Reddick and Rob Penlika Is Gonna Be Fired" - NBA Fans Lose It as Lakers Sign Another Klutch Client in Nick Smith Jr. On 2-Year Deal
The Lakers added backcourt depth after losing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and Smith averaged 6.0 points in 29 games this season.
- On Sunday, ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Nick Smith to a two-year contract, filling their final playoff roster spot. The team waived Kobe Bufkin on Friday to create space.
- With primary ball handlers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injuries, the Lakers needed backcourt depth for the playoffs. Two-way players are ineligible for the postseason, necessitating the contract upgrade.
- The former Arkansas guard averaged six points across 29 games this season for coach JJ Redick's squad. Smith sank 4 of 5 three-pointers for 12 points in Thursday's win against the Golden State Warriors.
- LeBron James has shouldered a heavier load during this injury stretch, leading the offense in recent contests. His son, Bronny James, has also seen increased playing time at the guard position.
- The Lakers finished the regular season with a 52-29 record, securing a high seed in the Western Conference. The postseason begins on April 18-19, with the team awaiting their first-round opponent.
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"JJ reddick and Rob Penlika is gonna be fired" - NBA Fans Lose It as Lakers Sign Another Klutch Client in Nick Smith Jr. On 2-Year Deal
The LA Lakers had an available roster spot ahead of the playoffs after they waived Kobe Bufkin on Friday. The team used the roster spot to sign two-way guard Nick Smith Jr.
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- 43% of the sources lean Left
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L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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