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

Midway through his memorable night, Smith Jr. raced off the court and into the tunnel at halftime where he threw up. He then ...

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. One ...

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.

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 ...

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.

During a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, Nick Smith Jr. was an unlikely hero who had a game he will ...

Huge games from Nick Smith Jr., Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton powered the Lakers to an improbable win over Portland.