The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t slowing down in their bid to build a contender, making another move to strengthen the squad for a championship run next season.

Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart to the Lakers. In addition, a clip from "The Old Man & the Three" podcast has been unearthed where Lakers coach JJ Redick had some glowing things to say about the former Defensive Player of the Year. In the clip, which is from 2020, Redick said that Smart is the type of player he would want on his team.

NBA Fans React to Marcus Smart, Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Over the years, plenty of Boston Celtics alumni have gone on to join the Los Angeles Lakers and vice versa. The most notable ones include the likes of Shaquille O'Neal, Rajon Rondo, Gary Payton, Dennis Schroder, Isaiah Thomas, and Rick Fox.

The Los Angeles Lakers waived center Trey Jemison on Monday. The NBA team parted ways with the former UAB standout after he had two points, nine rebounds and three assists in three games with Los Angeles’ team in the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas over the previous 11 days.

The Los Angeles Lakers solidified their perimeter defense when they signed Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal. Smart agreed to a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, which allowed the Lakers to sign the former Boston Celtics guard.

Luka Doncic Silences Questions About NBA Future With Lakers Message originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Former Vanderbilt men's basketball player Chris Mañon will be signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Mañon played for the Golden State Warriors during the NBA Summer League.

The Los Angeles Lakers have recently explored trade possibilities to strengthen their rotation with KCP and Donte DiVincenzo.

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign 7-footer Christian Koloko and forward Chris Manon on two-way NBA contracts, sources tell ESPN. Manon, undrafted out of Vanderbilt, played for the Warriors in California and Las Vegas summer leagues. Koloko played 37 games for L.A. last season.

On Saturday, the Washington Wizards and former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart agreed to a contract buyout, and the veteran guard is set to sign w

After just one season in Lexington, Austin Pope is heading to the NBA. The former Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball graduate assistant has accepted a role as the new Video Coordinator for the South Bay Lakers, the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers.