NBA Trade News: Los Angeles Lakers Add 27th Overall 2023 Hornets NBA Draft on Two-Way Contract to Bolster Guard Depth
The Los Angeles Lakers signed former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract after his release from Charlotte. This low-risk move provides the Lakers with backcourt depth and developmental upside, allowing Smith Jr. a chance to redefine his career trajectory while splitting time between the NBA and G League. It exemplifies strategic roster building.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract after his release from Charlotte. This low-risk move provides the Lakers with backcourt depth and developmental upside, allowing Smith Jr. a chance to redefine his career trajectory while splitting time between the NBA and G League. It exemplifies strategic roster building.
