Nick Smith Jr., a guard the Lakers signed late last summer, is becoming a free agent.

This offseason should be an interesting one for the Los Angeles Lakers as a lot of moves need to be made in order to vault ...

The Los Angeles Lakers decline Nick Smith Jr.'s team option, making the young guard an unrestricted free agent on Monday ...

Nick Smith Jr. #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a foul shot during the second half of a game against the Phoenix ...

While the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench unit has drawn attention for largely the wrong reasons this season, Nick Smith Jr. has quietly emerged as one of its most encouraging bright spots. The two-way ...

Nick Smith Jr. could emerge as a massive steal for the Los Angeles Lakers after flashing elite shooting efficiency and strong upside during his promising debut season under JJ Redick. The Los Angeles ...

Nick Smith Jr. scored 25 points for the Lakers against the Blazers despite dealing with an illness. James has yet to play this season as he is recovering from sciatica. Meanwhile, Doncic was ruled out ...

For much of the first half of the season, injuries have defined the Los Angeles Lakers, repeatedly disrupting rotations and continuity. One player, however, has taken advantage of the team’s ...

Nick Smith Jr. was tasked with playing a massive role on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves all out, the Los Angeles Lakers were down to ...

Smith collected 24 points (11-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 113-99 G League win over the Valley Suns. Despite coming off the bench, ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are in rebuilding mode at the moment. Having exited the season with a brutal 0-4 thrashing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the purple and gold front office has realized the ...