Nick Smith Jr. Not Available for Baskonia Game

Real Madrid will host Baskonia in Vitoria in Round 8 of the EuroLeague. However, the team's young guard Nick Smith Jr. will not be part of the match. Pilar Casado reported that the player will not travel with the team because of discomfort he felt on the sole of his right foot.

Smith came off the court voluntarily in Sunday's ACB win over Lleida. His health was assessed by the team doctors, and he was left out of the trip to Vitoria. Madrid's coaching staff said they will closely monitor the player's condition.

Real Madrid, under Pedro Martinez, have won eight straight games in all competitions. After losing their first three EuroLeague games, the team now stands at 4 wins and 3 losses with this streak. Baskonia, coached by Velimir Perasovic, enter the season with a weak record of 1 win and 6 losses.

It is also not yet clear whether Smith will suit up for Thursday's home game against Fenerbahce. The former Lakers and Hornets player had gradually earned a place in Madrid's rotation. However, he will need a short wait before returning to the court.