Marcus Smart Discusses Fit With Lakers
With the goal of shoring up their perimeter defense, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-year contract with former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. Smart has dealt with some injuries over the past couple seasons, but…
Former Lakers Guard Shake Milton Signs With KK Partizan
The Los Angeles Lakers may not have made a trade this offseason, but they still found ways to improve the roster in free agency. The Lakers were able to sign Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart after they were waived by…
Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Reveals Lessons Learned So Far In NBA Career
The Los Angeles Lakers finally landed a starting-caliber center in Deandre Ayton, who was shockingly bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of free agency. Ayton was previously on an expiring $35 million price tag and Portland clearly did…
Lakers Sale Sets New Era Amid NBA Expansion Buzz: Las Vegas in the Spotlight
The landscape of Los Angeles basketball has shifted. In a historic agreement, the Buss family—stewards of the Lakers dynasty for over four decades—have agreed to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, principal owner of…
Lakers Sign Vanderbilt Wing Chris Mañon To Two-Way Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Vanderbilt wing Chris Mañon to a two-way contract. Mañon was a defensive ace throughout his collegiate career, averaging two steals per game in four college seasons, the first three at Cornell University…
Lakers News: Derek Fisher Joins NBA On NBC Broadcast Team
As one of the NBA's most popular franchises, the Los Angeles Lakers should be a fixture in primetime games during the 2025-26 season. The Lakers will be a team to watch out for next season as Luka Doncic will have…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart ‘Very Motivated’ After Disappointing Last Two Seasons
After an extremely successful stint with the Boston Celtics, Marcus Smart has barely been heard from over the past two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards. Injuries limited Smart to just 54 games in the last two years…
Lakers News: Tyrese Haliburton Marvels At Kobe Bryant Making Free Throws After Tearing Achilles
Unfortunately, a number of stars across the NBA suffered major injuries in the playoffs that will likely keep them out of the entire 2025-26 season. Perhaps the most heartbreaking was Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffering a torn…
Marcus Smart Believes Lakers ‘Stack Right Up’ With Best Teams In Western Conference
The Los Angeles Lakers have been steadily adding to their roster this offseason and they landed another impact player after signing Marcus Smart following his buyout from the Washington Wizards. Smart signed a two-year deal worth $11 million with a…
Marcus Smart Will Be First Player In Lakers Franchise History To Wear No. 36
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart will wear No. 36 for the upcoming 2025-26 season, making him the first player in franchise history to don it. Smart has only worn No. 36 during his NBA career, previously wearing the number…
