Here’s the latest on Nick Smith Jr.’s contract status.
Nick Smith Jr. has been converted from a two-way contract to a standard NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, effectively signing a two-year deal. This move makes him eligible for playoff participation and adds depth for the postseason run. [Sources indicate ESPN’s Shams Charania breaking the news via agency confirmation] [HoopsWire snippet: “The Lakers are promoting guard Nick Smith Jr. from his two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, his agent told ESPN.”]
The specifics being reported include a two-year standard deal, with the second year potentially non-guaranteed or team-optioned, and the roster spot created by waiving Kobe Bufkin. This situates Smith as a playoff-eligible player for Los Angeles. [HoopsWire summary] [Yardbarker coverage echoes the two-year standard arrangement and playoff eligibility]
Smith has had limited NBA impact this season but has shown shooting efficiency, especially from three, and has performed well in the G League with South Bay. The Lakers’ move is described as low-risk, adding backcourt depth for the playoffs. [HoopsWire performance notes] [Yardbarker detail on role and production]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact contract language and compare it to typical two-year non-guaranteed deals for context, or summarize player reactions from press conferences and team statements.
Nick Smith Jr. is quickly gaining fans among the rigid Lakers supporters following his impressive performances in the preseason.
www.sportskeeda.comThe Lakers are promoting guard Nick Smith Jr. from his two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, his agent told ESPN.
hoopswire.comThe Lakers are converting Nick Smith Jr.‘s two-way contract into a two-year standard deal, agent Lucas Newton tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
www.yardbarker.comThe Lakers are promoting guard Nick Smith Jr. from his two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN. Smith will receive a two-year deal, giving Los Angeles another depth option heading into the playoffs.
www.yardbarker.comNick Smith Jr. is excited about the opportunity to participate in his first playoffs after signing a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers
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