Lakers Sign Guard Ahead of Playoffs Amid Injury Concerns
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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to a two-year contract, providing much-needed depth ahead of the playoffs. The team is currently dealing with injuries to key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are expected to miss the start of the postseason.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to a two-year contract. Smith provides depth at the guard position, which is needed due to injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and Reaves has a Grade 2 oblique strain. The Lakers are currently fourth in the Western Conference with a 52-29 record. They play the Utah Jazz next, with a chance to move up to third place. The team is relying on LeBron James, who has been averaging 28 points, 12.6 assists, and 7.6 rebounds per game without Doncic and Reaves.
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