Nick Smith Signs With Real Madrid Following Lakers Stint

Free agent guard Nick Smith agreed to a one-year deal with Euroleague club Real Madrid to become their primary guard. The move comes after the Los Angeles Lakers declined his $2.5 million team option for the 2026-27 season. Former teammate Bronny James congratulated the 22-year-old guard on Instagram following the announcement. Selected 27th overall in 2023, Smith averaged 7.6 points in 17.5 minutes per game across three NBA seasons with the Hornets and Lakers.