Team Note: The Lakers are operating a trade to clear space to sign Smart, which may involve Kneckett& Cleber

Basketball 9:56am, 21 July 2025 87

The Lakers have cut Milton. Milton's $3 million insured contract would have been converted to full security today. The Lakers cut it to make room for signing Smart.

According to ClutchPoints Lakers' reporter Anthony F. Irwin, the Lakers are planning a "integrated deal". If the Lakers want to sign Smart with a biennial exception, they must clear up their salary space, and the main body of the deal may involve Kneckett and Cleber.

According to Shams' previous report, Smart and the Lakers' contract is $11 million for two years.

source:ty so 7m