Short-handed Lakers win at Portland with help of Nick Smith Jr.

Playing without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers won at Portland on Monday night behind a combined 57 points from ...

No big 3, no problem: Nick Smith Jr. helps lead Lakers to win over Portland

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves nursing injuries, Nick Smith Jr., Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura lead the Lakers to a 123 ...

Nick Smith Jr.? How the most unexpected Lakers player beat Blazers without 3 stars

How Nick Smith Jr. delivered an unexpected breakout to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Portland Trail Blazers without ...

Who is Nick Smith Jr.? Lakers Unsung Hero Makes Franchise History

Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. is the youngest player in franchise history to score 25 or more points with zero free-throw ...

Lakers’ Nick Smith Jr. Announces Health Update After Throwing Up on Monday

James has yet to play this season as he nurses sciatica. Meanwhile, Doncic was ruled out as the Lakers managed his lower left leg injury after suiting up on Sunday. Austin Reaves, for his part, is ...

Lakers’ JJ Redick had perfect response to Nick Smith Jr. puking at halftime

JJ Redick had a hilarious response after Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. dominated the Trail Blazers despite vomiting at halftime ...
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Nick Smith Jr's release shows an organizational change in Charlotte

Three years ago, Nick Smith Jr was the #1 ranked player on 24/7 Sports. Two years ago, Nick Smith Jr was a first round draft pick. Four days ago, Nick Smith Jr was waived by the Charlotte Hornets. One ...