Lakers set to open training camp
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The Lakers made a roster move right before the start of training camp with the signing of a former first round pick to a two-way contract.
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to go all in for a championship this year and may need to pull the trigger on this trade.
This marks the third year in a row the Lakers have played at least one preseason game in the 10,000-seat Palm Desert arena
Smith was waived by the Hornets last week despite appearing in 60 games last season. He's now on the Lakers' two-way roster.
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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.
Despite being a 21-time All-Star coming off an All-NBA Second Team selection and playing with no financial commitment from the Lakers down the road, LeBron James said his contract situation will not affect his performance this season.
With Marcus Smart being on the Lakers, it means he can no longer torture his teammates, which they all are excited about
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic felt quicker at EuroBasket and expressed how important being less fatigued is for him.
Last season was the first time that JJ Redick had been a head coach at any level of basketball. Redick was brought in by the Los Angeles Lakers to lead the team. Redick did a pretty good job, leading the Lakers to the third seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers were eliminated in five games in the first round of the playoffs.