Lakers trade rumours: Free agent JR Smith to reportedly work out for Lakers this week

Ever since LA Lakers waived Troy Daniels, several free nts have been linked with Lakers. Recently it was reported that Lakers handed a workout to former Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters. However, latest reports suggest in addition to Dion Waiters, former Cleveland Cavaliers star JR Smith is also expected to undergo a workout with Lakers.

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Lakers Trade Rumours: JR Smith to Lakers?

Multiple publications have reported that Lakers are t looking to add a player to ir roster imminently. However, y were still looking at several players in a bid to sign best available ahead of playoffs. Athletic broke out news that a JR Smith trade is w most likely to go through after 34-year-old admitted that he'd be interested to take up any role with Lakers. 

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JR Smith trade: JR Smith LeBron James connection

Additionally, JR Smith was teammates with Lakers star LeBron James at Cavaliers.  duo even won  NBA championship in 2016. His familiarity with LeBron James and supposed shooting abilities have reportedly put him ahead of Dion Waiters for a Lakers move. 

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NBA Trade Rumours: JR Smith trade to boost Lakers bench?

JR Smith has been a free nt since being waived by Cleveland Cavaliers last summer. former Sixth Man of Year last played at beginning of 2018-19 NBA season. Smith played only 11 games for  Cavaliers last season before he reportedly requested for a trade. Smith averd 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in his NBA career. 

At 28, Dion Waiters might give Lakers a long-time bench solution. However, his three suspensions this season with Heat owing to several violations suggest he could be a risky acquisition for team chasing an NBA championship. Under such circumstances, a JR Smith trade might make more sense for Lakers.  

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