Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. discussed needing confidence to survive in the NBA after a big showing on Sunday ...

Lakers two-way contract guard Nick Smith Jr. spoke about the mentality behind his big game in a win against the Kings.

With the Los Angeles Lakers missing both Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent — the former for at least four weeks — Nick Smith Jr. knew that his number was going to be called.

With Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Gabe Vincent sidelined, the Los Angeles Lakers desperately needed a shot in the arm against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. That’s exactly ...