Nick Smith Jr. made the headlines after signing a surprise deal with the Lakers. You wouldn’t normally expect someone of his caliber to be available randomly. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 9.9 points and 2.4 assists last season. He also has a decent 36.9% shooting clip from deep across two seasons. While being deemed a valuable backup option in the upcoming season for the LA side, let’s see how much they’re actually paying him.

What is Nick Smith Jr.’s net worth in 2025?

Nick Smith Jr.’s estimated net worth is around $1.5 million, encompassing all that he’s earned from his previous NIL deals and other endorsements since going pro. The youngster still seems to be on the lookout for a shoe deal, but a successful stint in LA could open up multiple avenues for him. He has been spotted wearing New Balance Two Wxy V5 in the past.

Nick Smith Jr.’s contract breakdown and career earnings

Nick Smith Jr. had signed a 4-year $12.6 million rookie deal with the Hornets before his newest agreement with the Lakers.

However, the Hornets decided against paying him $2.7 million for the 2025-26 season. He earned base salaries of $2.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, in the first two years of his NBA career. When the financials are put together, Smith Jr.’s career earnings until now are slightly over $5 million.

What is Nick Smith Jr.’s salary?

To understand Nick Smith Jr.’s salary structure, we must look at his contract details. He is currently under a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, signed on September 29, 2025. This deal also allows him to split time between the NBA side and the South Bay Lakers in the G League. Hoops Hype has him listed to bag a handsome $636k for the 2025-26 season. He’ll be eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he remains with the team for at least 60 days.

Nick Smith Jr.’s college and professional career

Nick Smith Jr.’s goal was always clear. He wanted to maximize every opportunity. He once told For The Win, “The pre-draft process has been one of the best offseasons I’ve had in a long time. I’m just working on my game each and every day and getting my body prepared for an 82-game season.”

Transitioning to the NBA was not as easy. He was drafted 27th overall in 2023 by the Charlotte Hornets. Over his two seasons in Charlotte, he appeared in 111 games (starting 27), averaging 8.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in 18.9 minutes.

During his only college season, Smith’s upward growth trajectory was disrupted by a nagging knee issue. This forced him to miss early games, but when he was healthy, he delivered late bursts of scoring (26 vs. Georgia, 24 vs. Alabama, 25 vs. Kentucky).

Does Nick Smith Jr. have endorsements and additional income?

As of 2025, there’s no public information available about Nick Smith Jr.’s endorsement deals. The youngster has clarified in the past that he isn’t playing basketball for the money, and it won’t be his priority for the near future. He has his parents handling his financial portfolio.

“Nick only focuses on basketball. He has a goal to play at a high level and is working on that, so we handle behind-the-scenes stuff. There are a lot of high expectations, and the pressure can be a lot for a player, but I think we have done a pretty good job, and he has enjoyed himself focusing on things like basketball and grades and being a kid. He’s a good kid. I pray for Nick. I am just thankful to be blessed with a kid, actually three kids, that enjoy the game as much as I do,” his dad, Smith Sr., once said.