Nick Smith Jr., previously with the Los Angeles Lakers, has signed a one-year deal with Real Madrid after the Lakers declined his team option for the 2026-27 season. The guard averaged 7.6 points in 17.5 minutes over three NBA seasons with the Hornets and Lakers. Smith, drafted 27th overall by the Hornets in 2023, is set to be Real Madrid’s primary guard in the Euroleague. His notable performance as a Laker included scoring 25 points in a victory against the Trail Blazers.
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