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Nick Smith Jr. Lakers Exit Looms
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 77
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Summary
Nick Smith Jr.’s Lakers tenure may be over before it begins, as the team reportedly won’t pick up his option — sending him into free agency after a disappointing rookie campaign. His brief stint mirrors his Hornets exit last fall, where he was waived despite being a 27th overall pick. Once a promising scorer, Smith Jr. hasn’t delivered the consistency or efficiency needed — his 3-point shooting plummeted from 43% to 34% in his second year. With his draft pedigree and potential fading fast, Smith Jr. faces an uphill battle to carve out a meaningful NBA role — but his career isn’t done yet. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1e93f29ced85ab8c