Lakers signing Nick Smith Jr. to two-way deal

Smith, 21, was the No. 27 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He averaged 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a rookie last season, starting 27 games for Charlotte.

A versatile 6-foot-5 scorer with deep range, Smith hit 36.9% of his threes across his first two NBA seasons and showed flashes of upside despite inconsistent team context.

He’ll now be splitting time between the standard roster and the South Bay Lakers of the G League.