Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart believes having veterans plays a role in L.A. remaining undefeated in clutch games.

With Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia in the lineup, they’ve been able to bring balance on defense for the Lakers.

The Lakers signed the 31-year-old to a two-year contract for approximately $11 million mainly because of his renowned defense, but he can also provide a supplemental scoring punch on occasion. Smart ...

While the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any trades this offseason, the team has gotten better via free agency and will reportedly make another significant addition in Marcus Smart. Smart was ...

Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have made some key moves that could propel them to surprise title contention. They are not the favorites to win the Western Conference, but they ...

There are just under five minutes left in the first half and the Lakers are trailing the Wolves by five points. Their defense is a bit scrambled and Austin Reaves is isolated against Julius Randle ...

After spending his last three seasons split between two different NBA teams, Marcus Smart now begins a new chapter with the Los Angeles Lakers. The former first-round pick is poised to bring both ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with several injuries ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, which include guard Marcus Smart. The former Defensive Player of the Year gave a worrying update on his ...

One of the major concerns surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of guard Marcus Smart has been his injury history, especially over the past couple of seasons. After playing in at least 60 games ...

This offseason brought a significant shakeup for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they landed Marcus Smart in a move. The signing came after Luka Doncic reportedly suggested the Lakers should add the former ...

It wasn’t too long ago that Marcus Smart was recognized as the best defender in basketball when he was awarded (2021-22 season) Defensive Player of the Year honors as a member of the Boston Celtics.