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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 1
It Didn’t Take Long For Nick Smith Jr. To Notice Difference Between Lakers & Hornets
Just before the start of training camp, the Los Angeles Lakers filled their final two-way spot by signing former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. Smith was recently let go by the Charlotte Hornets after just two seasons with the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 1
Lakers’ Nick Smith Jr. vows to embrace LeBron and Luka’s ‘shoot or get off’ mentality
Jake LaRavia knows what his role will be playing next to Luka Doncic and LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers picked him up this offseason. The LA Lakers made some serious changes to their squad this summer, with plenty of big moves by the front office aimed at addressing a few key weaknesses.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 30
Nick Smith Jr's release shows an organizational change in Charlotte
Three years ago, Nick Smith Jr was the #1 ranked player on 24/7 Sports. Two years ago, Nick Smith Jr was a first round draft pick. Four days ago, Nick Smith Jr was waived by the Charlotte Hornets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / September 30
Los Angeles Lakers Make Smart Move with Nick Smith Jr. Signing in The 2025 Offseason
The smell of opportunity hung thick in the air at the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility this week. While other teams scrambled to finalize their rosters, the Lakers quietly made one of the shrewdest moves of the offseason, inking former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 30
Have Lakers unearthed another under-the-radar gem?
The Lakers may have found their next development project in a former first-round pick who recently joined the franchise on a two-way contract.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / September 29
Lakers Add Young Sharpshooter on Two-Way Contract
The Lakers filled their final two-way contract spot ahead of Monday’s media day, bringing in 21-year-old guard Nick Smith Jr. The former first-round pick enters his third year in the league with plenty of potential as a three-level scorer.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 29
Lakers Sign Guard Nick Smith Jr. To Two-Way Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract. This is the final two-way spot the Lakers had to offer and Smith join Christian Koloko and Chris Manon on two-way deals.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 26
The Nick Smith Jr 'era' in Charlotte was nothing but a pure disappointment
Nobody ever wants to admit they were wrong on a draft pick. In all of the fantasy football leagues I have participated in, I have continually whiffed on draft picks I thought were for sure going to hit.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 26
Charlotte's waiving of Nick Smith Jr. puts a bow on Hornets' disastrous 2022 NBA Draft night trade
The 2021 and 2022 NBA Drafts are major inflection points in the last decade of Charlotte Hornets basketball. After selecting LaMelo Ball in the 2020 Draft and signing Gordon Hayward soon after, Charlotte was clearly on an upward trajectory.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 26
Rockets Could Land Intriguing First-rounder For Key Backcourt Role
CHARLOTTE — The Hornets announced on Thursday that former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. has been waived, as reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / September 26
Hornets release Nick Smith Jr. 
The Charlotte Hornets released Nick Smith Jr. on Thursday. Unlike the other flurry of roster transactions that each got a simple PR Tweet, NSJ got a whole thank you.
NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 25
Should the Nets Take a Flier on Nick Smith Jr. After Hornets Waive the Young Guard?
When the Brooklyn Nets decided to give former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin a chance to prove himself outside of Atlanta, their backcourt rotation was seemingly set.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / September 25
Hornets to waive former first-round pick
Smith, 21, was the No. 27 overall pick in the 2023 draft. On the surface, him being waived is a touch surprising.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 27
Which teams could take on Nick Smith Jr.'s contract for draft capital?
The NBA's new CBA, which started in 2023, has made making trades more difficult than ever. Salary dumps are more prevalent than ever as teams try to avoid the dreaded second apron, but there are more difficulties in finding another team that can make said deal.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 8
Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. to change jersey number for 2025-26 season
Growing up, I was obsessed with buying any sports jerseys I could. It reached its peak during 2020, when I found myself spending hundreds of dollars across different websites, getting jerseys from players such as Ja Morant to Charles Barkley.
Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Nick Smith Jr. making the most of his opportunity with Hornets
As the Hornets get ready to take on the Celtics for the first of two games against Boston to close out the season, there isn’t much riding on this one.
Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Nick Smith Jr. shines, but Hornets crumble in 126-96 loss to Raptors
For one bright quarter, it looked like the Charlotte Hornets might put up a fight. But by the final buzzer, all that remained was another lopsided loss—and one career night from a promising rookie.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2024
Watch: Hornets' Nick Smith Jr. breaks ankles at Summer League
Brandon Miller made the All-Rookie team last season, but a different second-year Hornet is impressing at the NBA Summer League.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2023
Charlotte Hornets positives from Summer League
The Charlotte Hornets have largely struggled in Summer League play, but that's not to say that there haven't been some positives.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2023
Grading the draft of the Charlotte Hornets
After finishing 14th in the Eastern Conference and missing the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, the Charlotte Hornets continue to retool their roster. Here are grades for their four selections in Thursday's NBA Draft.
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