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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.

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.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 17

Marcus Smart admitted he ‘did some dumb things’ in Lakers win over Suns

There is plenty of blame to spread all around for the Lakers blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth and turning their matchup against the Suns into a nailbiter.

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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 / 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.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 15

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Suns

It wasn’t a pretty win, but the Lakers were able to come out on top against the Suns on the road. At one point, LA led by as many as 20 points, but almost blew it in the fourth with silly fouls, bad turnovers and poor overall shooting.

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 / Lakers Nation / December 14

Marcus Smart Reveals Advice To Adou Thiero

The Los Angeles Lakers sorely missed Marcus Smart as their defensive effort and overall intensity dropped without him. Smart missed a few games due to a back injury, though returned in the loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

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.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 12

Marcus Smart Hoping To Build Off Strong Shooting Performance Vs. Spurs

One of the few positives to come out of the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals was the performance of Marcus Smart.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 11

Marcus Smart Felt Good Physically In Return To Action

The Los Angeles Lakers had been without Marcus Smart for the past six games as he dealt with a back injury, and the team sorely missed his energy and defensive presence.

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.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

Marcus Smart reveals how playing for the LA Lakers compares to the Boston Celtics

Marcus Smart is having somewhat of a resurgence with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this summer to add some wing defense to this Luka Doncic-led team, and he’s provided exactly that.

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 / December 2

Why Is Marcus Smart Not Playing Tonight? JJ Redick Drops Injury Update for Lakers-Suns Game

A 26-point lead against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday was all the statement the Los Angeles Lakers needed, cruising to a 133-121 win. At 15-4, the Lakers ride a seven-game streak, which will be put to the test on Monday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns, a team on the rise at 12-9 but coming off back-to-back losses.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 24

Lakers' Marcus Smart Gets Honest About LeBron James After Longtime Celtics-Era Rivalry

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has a rich history with LeBron James, going back to his days on the Boston Celtics. Smart had multiple intense playoff battles with James when the now-40-year-old played for the Cleveland Cavaliers.