After weeks of rumors, JR Smith is going to land well at the Lakers! The news was confirmed by Adrian Wojnarowski in person, and the formalization will take place shortly.
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With Avery Bradley’s package for the end of the season in Orlando, the Lakers were forced to find a replacement. JR Smith is the first name to appear in rumors, but Nick Young also allegedly contacted by the Los Angeles franchise.
Only here, after several days of rumors, the front office has made its choice! It is indeed the former Cavalier who was chosen since Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed the news, pending the formalization of the club:
Free agent guard J.R. Smith and the Lakers are working through final steps of a deal today and he will be added to roster for the Orlando restart, sources tell ESPN.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2020
Free agent JR Smith and the Lakers are working on the final stages to integrate it into the roster for the return to Orlando.
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The market closes its doors on Tuesday evening. Smith’s signing in Los Angeles must therefore take place before. The two parties have been in discussions for several days to find the right deal, no worries. The shooter will therefore be back on the floors, and alongside LeBron James. Marc Stein from NY confirms:
The Lakers, league sources say, are expected to finalize a rest-of-the-season contract with J.R. Smith before Tuesday’s 11:59 PM ET closure of the NBA’s « transaction window »
Rosters for the NBA restart at Walt Disney World must be turned in to the league office Wednesday
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 29, 2020
The Lakers, sources say, will finalize a deal for the rest of the season with JR Smith before the NBA transaction window closes at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
Rosters for the NBA takeover at Walt Disney World are to be donated to the league on Wednesday.
Swish’s comeback will be scrutinized very closely after more than a year away from the NBA floors. Avery Bradley brought a lot to the Angelinos with his defense and his three points, so it will be up to JR to try to do as well … even better. A task far from easy, but the Lakers obviously have confidence in him, and we imagine that the King has given his approval.
JR Smith is finally back in the NBA. Needless to say, his first matches will be very popular with fans, especially those of the Lakers.
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