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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 25

Marcus Smart’s Finger ‘Popped Out’ In Fourth Quarter Against Mavericks

Since being inserted inserted into the starting lineup, Marcus Smart has helped the Los Angeles Lakers recapture some of its form defensively. Smart is always pestering ball handlers or putting his body in harm’s way to pick up charges.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Marcus Smart reveals gruesome finger injury in win vs. Mavericks

After dealing with what seemed like a rotating door of injuries this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a relatively clean slate of health as of late, with only Austin Reaves and rookie Adou Thiero currently sidelined.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

LeBron James, Marcus Smart address reality of NBA trade deadline

LeBron James, Marcus Smart, and the Los Angeles Lakers have had an up-and-down couple of weeks as they navigate injury woes and a tougher schedule. After starting the season 23-11, the Lakers have lost six of their last nine games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 22

Marcus Smart Reveals Tough Reality of Dealing With Lakers Trade Rumors

The NBA trade deadline is two weeks away, with teams around the league needing to ramp up their efforts to make moves before the buzzer sounds on Feb. 5.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 22

Marcus Smart Discusses Difficulties For Players Leading Up To Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their eight-game road trip with a big victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night and veteran Marcus Smart played a huge role in the comeback effort.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21

Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart Lead Comeback Effort Against Nuggets

After a brief home stay, the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their annual Grammy road trip by heading out to the mountains to see the Denver Nuggets for NBA Rivalry Week.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 21

Lakers surge in second half to take down Nuggets

The Lakers surged in the second half on the shoulders of Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart to take the 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. It was an offensive showdown early.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17

Marcus Smart admits Lakers are ‘hunted’ by rival teams

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have lost eight of their last 13 games, with their most recent loss coming at home against the Charlotte Hornets, a game in which the Hornets shot 54 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point range.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 17

Marcus Smart Believes Lakers Need To Play With More Urgency On Defensive End

The Los Angeles Lakers pounced on the chance to sign Marcus Smart in free agency, hoping the veteran would provide a boost on the defensive end. So far, Smart has been as advertised as he plays with a certain edge that the Lakers need in their lineups.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 16

Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Adapt To Officiating Instead Of Complaining

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing loss on Thursday night, getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets on their home court. These type of losses have become a theme for the Lakers as they have struggled against athletic, physical teams all year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Marcus Smart affirms unwavering belief in Lakers amid grueling schedule

LOS ANGELES – The struggles continued for the Los Angeles Lakers as they fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 135-117 on Thursday. With the loss, the Lakers have now dropped eight of their last 13 games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 9

Marcus Smart ‘Comfortable’ With Direction Lakers Are Heading In

The Los Angeles Lakers remain in the thick of the Western Conference standings race, with players like Marcus Smart helping out in bigger roles. Smart has started in place of Austin Reaves and he’s helped reinvigorate a defense that had slipped to one of the worst in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 7

Marcus Smart says Jake LaRavia is underrated defender

Jake LaRavia has had some great performances recently as he’s been implemented into the starting lineup with Rui Hachimura out. LaRavia scored 26 points and 21 points in back-to-back wins against the Grizzlies, helping LA begin 2026 undefeated.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 7

Lakers’ Marcus Smart Speaks Candidly on Playing With LeBron & Luka, Defensive Struggles and More

Despite rattling off a laundry list of things that the Los Angeles Lakers need to correct, Marcus Smart maintained optimism about the team’s direction and potential.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 4

Marcus Smart Believes Having Veterans Has Helped Lakers Win Clutch Games

Having veterans is an integral piece to becoming a championship team in the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers added one in Marcus Smart this past offseason to bring energy and effort.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

How Marcus Smart-Jake LaRavia ‘connection’ creates balance for Lakers’ lineups

LOS ANGELES – Since Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura have been sidelined due to injury, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have taken their place in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers, for the time being.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 28

LeBron James Happy To Have Marcus Smart On Lakers

An offseason signing that was expected to pay dividends for the Los Angeles Lakers was veteran guard Marcus Smart and he has already showcased positive signs on the defensive end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / December 20

Lakers' Marcus Smart fined $35,000 for obscene gesture

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official at halftime of his team's 143-135 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Salt Lake City, the NBA announced Saturday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

Marcus Smart fined $35,000 by the NBA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was hit with a $35,000 fine by the NBA for his actions toward referees during Thursday’s game. Smart was fined for making an “obscene gesture” at halftime of Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz, the league said in a statement.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / December 20

Lakers’ Marcus Smart Fined $35K By NBA

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35K for “making an obscene gesture toward a game official,” the NBA announced on Saturday (via Twitter). Smart was penalized for giving the middle finger to the refs at halftime during Thursday’s win in Utah, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic.