Report: Lakers nearing a deal with J.R. Smith

CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 27: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers smiles before the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 27, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ladies and gentlemen, it appears that J.R. Smith has found and NBA home. The Los Angeles Lakers lost Avery Bradley for the playoffs, but they’ve wasted no time bringing him in to replace their depth. The team is finalizing a deal with Smith ahead of the Orlando restart per ESPN’s Marc Stein.

Smith was on the Lakers’ radar prior to the shutdown after the buyout deadline. Smith participated in a joint workout alongside Dion Waiters, who the Lakers signed in March. Despite going in that direction, the team remained in contact a spot opened the pathway for Smith.

Smith’s last NBA action was with the Cleveland Cavaliers where he appeared om 11 games before reaching a buyout during the 2018-19 season. Smith will bring a wealth of experience playing in four NBA finals alongside LeBron James. Smith also shares agency with Klutch Sports with both James and Anthony Davis.

J.R. Swish is back. Deal with it.

 

 

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