Nick Smith Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Less than a week after being waived by the Charlotte Hornets, Smith has found a new organization. He averaged 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists with a 39.1% field goal percentage across 60 games, including 27 starts, with the Hornets last season. It's unclear how much playing time he will see with the Lakers, as they have a crowded backcourt with Gabe Vincent, Marcus Smart and Dalton Knecht.

The Charlotte Hornets waived Nick Smith Jr. on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The move to waive Smith comes as a surprise, as he averaged 22.8 minutes and played in 60 games, starting in 27 last season for the Hornets. He averaged 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists with a 39.1% field goal percentage. With the Hornets adding Collin Sexton and Spencer Dinwiddie, it appears he was the odd man out, but he should be able to find a new organization.

Nick Smith Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will sit the season finale. Seth Curry should see more run in his place.

Nick Smith Jr. (groin) is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics.

Fantasy Impact

Smith is a new addition to Charlotte's injury report, being listed with a groin injury that may leave him sidelined for the last game of the regular season. If that's the case, Seth Curry and KJ Simpson will both see more work as a result of his absence.

Nick Smith Jr. scored 28 points (8-13 FG, 6-9 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with six rebounds and 10 assists in the Hornets 126-96 loss against the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact

Smith saw an expanded role with the Hornets missing a number of key starters. He recorded a double-double and finished just four rebounds shy of a triple-double.