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Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been frustrated with NBA officiating recently, picking up technical fouls in each of the last two games, the first of which resulted in a $35,000 fine for making an obscene gesture at a referee during the win over the Utah Jazz.

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.

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In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 20

NBA Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Lakers, Marcus Smart, Knicks

Heat big man Bam Adebayo didn’t dodge it. He owned it. After another inefficient night on the road, Adebayo acknowledged Friday that he has to be better.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

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 / Lakers Nation / December 20

Marcus Smart Fined For Making Obscene Gesture At Official

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture towards a game official, it was announced by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations with the NBA.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 20

Marcus Smart Discusses Recent 3-Point Shooting Surge

The Los Angeles Lakers offense was electric on Thursday night against the Utah Jazz. They scored 143 points — their highest point total of the season — behind a 45-point triple-double from Luka Doncic and 28 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds from LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 19

Pelicans Wing Herb Jones Remains On Trade ‘Wish List’

If there is one area that is in need of improvement on the Los Angeles Lakers roster, it is the team’s perimeter defense. The Lakers have a couple of players

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 19

Marcus Smart On How Lakers’ Offensive Success Could Hurt Their Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a close 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz. While this is a positive result, Marcus Smart hinted at some problems with the team’s performance.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 18

NBA Insider Proposes Smart Plan For The Lakers To Acquire Two Excellent Players In 2026 FA

The Los Angeles Lakers made some impressive moves this offseason by signing solid rotation pieces, including Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia.

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Adou Thiero’s Car Allegedly Stolen By Rams’ Puka Nacua’s Brother

Los Angeles Lakers wing Adou Thiero is trying to navigate through his rookie season in the NBA, which began with a knee injury and has most recently included his first rotation minutes.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / December 17

Lakers Seem Unwilling to Trade Veteran Guard Despite Interest

With offseason acquisitions now eligible to be traded, many Lakers fans are clamoring for the team to make a move, and LA appears to be focused on 3-and-D players.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 15

Lakers Receive Bad News on Rumored Top Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have a glaring need on the defensive end of the court. The Lakers have the 20th-highest rated defense in the NBA, allowing 116.7 points per game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 15

Marcus Smart Takes Responsibility For Blown Lead In Win Over Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers looked, for a moment, like they were going to cruise to victory against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. The combination of energy from Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia and Jaxson Hayes helped the Lakers go on a 24-0 run between the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Marcus Smart drops eye-opening truth bomb on rival teams preparing for Lakers

LOS ANGELES – With a little over a quarter of the season played, the Los Angeles Lakers are jockeying for top position in the Western Conference standings at 17-7.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 14

Coaches Shred Lakers for Key Weakness in Latest Team Meeting

Los Angeles Lakers coaches didn't hold back in holding their players accountable during a Friday morning team meeting, per a new report from Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 14

Marcus Smart Admits Lakers Players Got Exposed In Film Session: 'We’re Not Guarding People'

The Los Angeles Lakers were dumped out of the NBA Cup in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, and their film session afterward did not paint a pretty picture.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Lakers Notes: Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart

The Lakers’ strong start has covered for an issue that has lingered all season. And that would be defense. Los Angeles is 17-7, but the numbers underneath have been far less flattering, writes Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13

Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Recalibrate & Look Themselves In Mirror To Fix Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start against the San Antonio Spurs. But a 23-4 run between the first and second quarters saw the Lakers go from a 2-point lead to a 17-point deficit and they were never able to catch back up from that point.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Lakers’ Marcus Smart turns into Stephen Curry with barrage of 3s vs. Spurs

Occasionally, a random role player will suddenly pop off and have the game of a lifetime. Marcus Smart had missed the last six games for the Los Angeles Lakers before their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / December 9

Lakers G Marcus Smart (back) hopes to play vs. Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and intends to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the visiting San Antonio Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 28

Lakers Announce Concerning Injury Update On Marcus Smart Ahead Of Mavs Showdown

Troubling news has dropped for the Los Angeles Lakers just before tipoff. Marcus Smart, the team’s defensive mastermind, has been officially ruled out for tonight’s NBA Cup Group stage matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, leaving LA scrambling.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / November 28

Lakers Announce Troubling Marcus Smart Update on Friday

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a strong start in the 2025–26 season, riding the momentum of a five-game winning streak. A major factor in that success has been their offseason additions, notably veteran guard Marcus Smart.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 26

Marcus Smart Breaks Silence on Lakers Demotion

The return of Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James seems to have breathed new life into a team that is finally at full health for the first time all season — or at least was before center Deandre Ayton suffered a knee contusion Sunday night against the Utah Jazz.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Marcus Smart issues early grade for Lakers’ defense

LOS ANGELES – Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ 12-4 start to the season, they are among the middle of the pack when it comes to the defensive end. The Lakers’ defense could stand to get better, but the team has had a few strong individual defenders this year, including Marcus Smart.