Lakers sign former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. to fill final two-way roster spot
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to fine-tune their roster ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, and their latest move involves a once-promising young guard looking for a fresh start. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Lakers have signed former Charlotte Hornets first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract, officially filling their final two-way roster slot before training camp begins.Sophie Cunningham leaves fans in literal tears with heartfelt momentsThis brings the Lakers' camp roster to 18 players on standard or Exhibit 10 contracts, along with three players on two-way deals. Smith Jr. joins Christian Koloko and Chris Mañon as the team's designated two-way players.Nick Smith Jr. looks to rebuild NBA career after Hornets stintSelected with the No. 27 overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft, Smith Jr. entered the league with considerable upside, […]