While the NBA opened a transaction window that closes Monday night at 8:59 p.m. PT, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the few teams that faced a clear need because of a player opting out of the restart in Orlando.
Avery Bradley decided against joining the Lakers when the season resumes, both because of concern for the health of his son and a desire to continue advocating for social justice, among other issues. Word of Bradley sitting out was immediately followed by the Lakers being connected to JR Smith.
Smith had already worked out with the Lakers this season, though L.