Lakers' Nick Smith: Starting Tuesday

Smith will start against the Suns on Tuesday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

With Luka Doncic (leg) sidelined and Austin Reaves coming off the bench following a three-game absence due to a calf injury, Smith will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The two-way player is averaging 7.2 points in 14.6 minutes per game across 11 regular-season appearances thus far.