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- Nick Smith Jr. recently signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, converting from a two-way deal to a standard two-year contract as of April 12–13, 2026. This marks his shift from primarily G League time to a more permanent role with LA.[1][2]
- In the 2025–26 season, Smith has spent time with South Bay (G League) but has appeared in regular-season games for the Lakers, including multi-game stretches with double-digit minutes and occasional starting opportunities when top guards were unavailable.[1]
- His NBA journey began with the Charlotte Hornets after being drafted 27th overall in 2023, where he split time between the Hornets and the Greensboro Swarm before moving to the Lakers in 2025 on a two-way deal that was later upgraded.[2][3]
- Media coverage in 2025 acknowledged a challenging period in Charlotte but noted the subsequent transition to LA and expectations for a larger role, especially in scenarios with injuries to other guards.[3][1]
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