Lakers decline Nick Smith Jr.’s team option, making guard free agent
The Lakers declined Nick Smith Jr.’s $2.5 million team option for the 2026-27 season, making the guard an unrestricted free agent. The decision, which was first reported by ESPN, will help give the Lakers over $50 million in cap space entering free agency on Tuesday. The Lakers declined Nick Smith Jr.’s $2.5 million team option...
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NBA Lakers decline Nick Smith Jr.’s team option, making guard free agent By Khobi Price Published June 29, 2026, 10:15 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Lakers declined Nick Smith Jr.’s $2.5 million team option for the 2026-27 season, making the guard an unrestricted free agent. The decision, which was first reported by ESPN, will help give the Lakers over $50 million in cap space entering free agency on Tuesday. The Lakers declined Nick Smith Jr.’s $2.5 million team option for the 2026-27 season. Getty Images Free agency officially starts at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Smith signed a two-way contract with the Lakers on Sept. 29 after being waived by the Hornets earlier in September 2025 after two seasons with the Hornets.
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