The Los Angeles Lakers want to bring Marcus Smart back, but giving him a raise won’t be as easy as it seems.

Marcus Smart outperformed his contract with the Lakers, showing he can still be a valuable piece for a playoff team.

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly want to keep Marcus Smart after his impactful first season alongside Luka Doncic, but a looming contract decision could shape Los Angeles’ offseason plans.

Marcus Smart built his reputation as one of the NBA’s fiercest perimeter defenders through his toughness, physicality and ...

The Los Angeles Lakers might look quite a bit different on the court when they open the 2026-27 NBA season. The Oklahoma City ...

The Los Angeles Lakers added veteran guard Marcus Smart to their roster this offseason. They hope his defense and leadership can push them closer to an 18 th NBA title. Smart at 31, arrives with a ...

Marcus Smart is still listed out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation due to his back injury. The Lakers will host the Suns tonight in their back-to-back 2025-26 NBA regular-season games. The Los ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart's tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies came to an abrupt end when he was sent packing before last season's trade deadline. After one full season limited by injuries ...

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.

guard Veteran guard Marcus Smart claimed that he is the Los Angeles Lakers locker room leader and holds the most control over the energy. Smart took part in an interview in an interrogation room that ...

Marcus Smart looked like himself again — gritty, disruptive, and in control — and the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t have asked for a better sign as they close out the preseason. After a scoreless and ...