One of the teams that is expected to push for a championship in the upcoming NBA restart, the Los Angeles Lakers have just made a huge new signing to bolster their offense.
After many rumors that this was in the works, the squad is reported to have signed swingman J.R. Smith for a rest-of-the-season contract. This effectively reunites him with LeBron James, who he played with in Cleveland.
The news was broken by Marc Stein of The New York Times.
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"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," he wrote on Twitter.
With rosters due on Wednesday for the official reset, this is a timely move for the Lakers to make, placing them even further ahead of the competition as Smith is a proven shooter who can create his own opportunities on offense as well. He should be a great addition to the team, playing off the bench while LeBron is resting.
Do you think this gives the Lakers even more of a chance to secure a ring in the offseason of will this end up being a mistake? Let us know in the comments.
