Guard Nick Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract with Real Madrid after the Los Angeles Lakers declined his team option for the 2026-27 season, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Agents Lucas Newton and Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports negotiated the deal.
Guard Nick Smith Jr. signs one-year deal with Real Madrid after Lakers decline option
Guard Nick Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract with Real Madrid after the Los Angeles Lakers declined his team option for the 2026-27 season, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Agents Lucas Newton and Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports negotiated the deal.
Smith averaged 7.6 points in 17.5 minutes across three NBA seasons with the Charlotte Hornets and Lakers. The 22-year-old was drafted by the Hornets 27th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.
The Lakers signed Smith to a two-way contract in September 2025 after Charlotte waived him. In April 2026, Los Angeles converted his deal into a standard NBA contract to make him eligible for the playoffs following injuries to other players on the roster.
- The source does not state whether Smith received other NBA offers during free agency.
- The source does not describe the financial terms of Smith's Real Madrid contract beyond its one-year length.
- The source does not provide a statement from Smith, the Lakers, Real Madrid, or the agents about the deal.
- The source does not specify when the 2026-27 NBA season or Euroleague season begins.
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