Lakers News: Nick Smith Jr. Signs Two-Year Contract
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to an NBA contract. On the year, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 6.0 points, 0.8 rebounds and one assist on 43.3% from the field and…
Blake Snell Apologizes For Expletives, But Encouraged After Pitching To Batters
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comBlake Snell began the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list because of left shoulder fatigue, but continues to make progress toward a return to the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation. The left-hander threw a 15-pitch simulated inning…
Luke Kennard Describes ‘Full-Circle Moment’ Playing Alongside LeBron James
Originally published by LakersNation.comDue to untimely injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard finds himself in an entirely new role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, Kennard was a spot-up or movement shooter, and now he is a…
Marcus Smart Excited About Challenges Ahead For Lakers In Postseason
Originally published by LakersNation.comIn a week highlighted by negativity for the Los Angeles Lakers, a rare bright spot was Marcus Smart returning to the lineup on Friday night. After missing nine straight games, Smart brought much-needed energy on both ends…
LeBron James Bummed To Not Play Against Stephen Curry For Entire 2025-26 Season
Originally published by LakersNation.comAnticipation surrounded Thursday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, with LeBron James expected to face off against Stephen Curry for the first time this season. Curry recently returned from a 27-game absence…
Lakers Signing Nick Smith Jr. To Fill Final Roster Spot For Playoffs
Originally published by LakersNation.comBefore the end of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to waive Kobe Bufkin in order to open up a roster spot for the start of the playoffs. The options to fill that spot were…
Dave Roberts: Dodgers Need To ‘Clean Up’ Communication After Andy Pages Nearly Collides With Teoscar Hernández
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comAndy Pages will forever be linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 World Series title for his game-saving catch in the winner-take-all matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Pages, who had just replaced Tommy…
Justin Turner Signs With Tijuana Toros Of Mexican Baseball League
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comFormer Los Angeles Dodgers World Series champion Justin Turner is continuing his playing career with the Tijuana Toros of the Mexican Baseball League. “Hey Toros fans, JT here. I just want to let you know that I…
Rams’ Kobie Turner Serving As 2026 Commencement Speaker For University of Richmond
Originally published by RamsNewswire.comKobie Turner has been one of the Los Angeles Rams’ most productive defensive players since joining the team as a third-round draft pick out of the University of Richmond in 2023. Turner is now set to return…
LeBron James Bummed To Not Play Against Stephen Curry For Entire 2025-26 Season
Originally published by LakersNation.comAnticipation surrounded Thursday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, with LeBron James expected to face off against Stephen Curry for the first time this season. Curry recently returned from a 27-game absence…
Lakers Signing Nick Smith Jr. To Fill Final Roster Spot For Playoffs
Originally published by LakersNation.comBefore the end of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to waive Kobe Bufkin in order to open up a roster spot for the start of the playoffs. The options to fill that spot were…
Marcus Smart Excited About Challenges Ahead For Lakers In Postseason
Originally published by LakersNation.comIn a week highlighted by negativity for the Los Angeles Lakers, a rare bright spot was Marcus Smart returning to the lineup on Friday night. After missing nine straight games, Smart brought much-needed energy on both ends…
