Former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart is coming to the Lakers, and Luka Doncic was reportedly involved.

According to Charania, Luka Doncic played a direct role in the acquisition. The report revealed that the All- NBA guard ...

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic “made it clear” he wanted to play with Marcus Smart, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

While other teams like the Suns and Bucks reportedly pursued Smart as a free agent, turns out, Luka Doncic helped recruit ...

Marcus Smart plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after getting bought out by the Washington Wizards, according to Shams ...

Behind-the-scenes recruiting, roster influence, and a glow-up show Luka Doncic's silent takeover in Los Angeles.

Luka Doncic reached out to newly available guard Marcus Smart, letting it be known that he wants the veteran to join the Los ...

The Lakers continue to make adjustments to their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season, hoping to remain a leading player ...

As a notable footnote, LeBron James listed Smart as an aspirational player comparison for his son, Bronny, during a 2024 ...

Earlier Sunday, Los Angeles waived 28-year-old guard Shake Milton, who spent 30 games with the Lakers in 2024–25 after being acquired from the Nets. Milton's $3 million salary was set to become ...

The Washington Wizards have agreed to a contract buyout with former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, and the veteran guard will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers when he clears waivers, ...

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Marcus Smart to the team after he was bought out by the ...