Lakers head coach J.J. Redick sees Nick Smith Jr. playing a big role after Reaves injury

Austin Reaves is out for a while, so the Los Angeles Lakers are scrambling for options in the backcourt, and Nick Smith Jr.

Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. reacts to his big game on Sunday

Nick Smith Jr., a third-year guard who hasn't been in coach JJ Redick's rotation this season, got 24 minutes of playing time ...