Lakers looking at Jalen Smith as answer to possible roster problem?

Bulls Lakers NBA News NBA Rumors The Lakers have one guaranteed player too many. Perhaps Jalen Smith can help them solve two problems at once. Los Angeles has 16 players on guaranteed standard contracts and must get down to 15 before opening night. Bulls big man Smith has been mentioned as the type of player who could make sense in a consolidation trade involving Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, as relayed by Hoops Rumors. Important disclaimer: There’s no indication the Lakers and Bulls are actively discussing that exact deal. But you can understand the...