J.R. Smith remains in the free agency market while the Cleveland Cavaliers' offer is still on the table. It is still uncertain if Smith will join LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love this NBA season. Meanwhile, a new report suggests that Cavs' shooting guard is joining Los Angeles Lakers.
According to the Gospel Herald, LA Lakers have the budget to spend and that the team is looking for a veteran star to splurge. Lakers' problem could be solved as the team is reportedly working on a deal with J.R. Smith.
The report's headline is misleading, it's as if J.R. Smith already signed with the Lakers. It also added that D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson even welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar but failed to add details about this. It instead quoted Russell's thoughts about coach Luke Walton.
Reports have it that J.R. Smith will still play with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in Cleveland Cavaliers. Although Smith and Cavs are not settled with a deal yet, everyone is positive that Smith will stay with the Cavs.
J.R. Smith's NBA career was not a smooth one. He had a disappointing run with New York Knicks but redeemed himself when he joined Cleveland Cavaliers. Even his Cavs teammates, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving recognize his potential and are very enthusiastic to play with him again in the upcoming NBA season.
Parent Herald previously reported that LeBron James and Kevin Love sent warm greetings for J.R. Smith on his birthday. On James' post, the King explained that Smith is loyal, caring , driven, passionate and trustworthy but often misunderstood.
LeBron James is very keen on playing with J.R. Smith again by asking him to be his wing backcourt mate. Many believe that James could help Smith and the Cavs close a deal. Per Cavaliers Nation, LeBron James and his ties with the organization would be enough to help Smith return to Cleveland Cavaliers.
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