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

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. revealed he was sick but was determined to play against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Thanks to a bevy of injuries, Nick Smith Jr. has been pressed not only into the Charlotte Hornets' rotation but into the starting lineup. The guard was a late first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Nick Smith Jr is in his second season with the Charlotte Hornets after being a one-and-done at Arkansas. The young guard has suffered many setbacks in his basketball career, dealing with injuries ...

September 25, 2025 – Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today that the team has waived guard Nick Smith Jr. Smith Jr. was selected by Charlotte with the 27 th ...

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

Nick Smith Jr. emerges as surprise hero in Lakers’ win over Trail Blazers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The ...

Lakers two-way contract guard Nick Smith Jr. dropped in multiple three-pointers during a road win against the Blazers.