# Nick Smith Jr. Heads to Real Madrid | Charlotte Hornets News

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Podcast: [Charlotte Hornets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-hornets-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7654869)
Published: 2026-09-12T21:00:09+00:00
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Nick Smith Jr. is heading overseas to Real Madrid on a one-year deal, aiming for more consistent playing time after bouncing around the NBA with Charlotte and the Lakers. He averaged 8 points per game with Charlotte, peaking at nearly 10 PPG in 2024-25, but saw limited minutes (12.5 MPG in 30 games) last season with LA. Joining a stacked European powerhouse alongside familiar NBA names like Damian Jones and Chuma Okeke, this move could be his ticket back into NBA conversations — if he can thrive in Spain’s high-pressure league. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c9be7ba5336d6bc6

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