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Lakers Sign Guard Ahead of Playoffs Amid Injury Concerns
Newsweek —
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Lakers convert Nick Smith Jr. to standard contract, making guard playoff-eligible
NY Post —
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Lakers defeat Jazz, will open playoffs at home against Houston
Los Angeles Times —
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Lakers beat Jazz, finish 2025-26 as fourth seed in West
NY Post —
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Will Luka Doncic play tonight vs the Utah Jazz? Latest on the Los Angeles Lakers star's injury report (April 12, 2026)
Times Of India —
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Lakers should be proud of 2025-26 season regardless of playoffs
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Lakers Sign Depth for Playoffs
Smith Jr.’s conversion from a two-way contract provides much-needed depth for a Lakers squad that has seen its postseason outlook become increasingly murky.
Luka Doni has been ruled out with a Grade-2 left hamstring strain, with an expected return date in early May.
The Lakers finished the regular season as the fourth seed in the Western Conference after a victory over the Utah Jazz.
Head coach JJ Redick must now find ways to exploit his remaining roster’s strengths as they prepare to open their playoff run at home against Houston.
Los Angeles Lakers
American professional basketball team
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American basketball player (born 2004)
American basketball player (born 2004)
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