Tag: Marcus Smart
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Warriors
Lakers
Luka Doncic is set to make his Lakers preseason debut, and he’ll get more than a cameo, as ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports.
Coach JJ Redick...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Devin Vassell, Lakers, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter
Spurs
Devin Vassell is entering the new season healthy for the first time in a while, and that has both him and the Spurs feeling...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Kings, Keegan Murray, Lakers
76ers
Quentin Grimes officially taking the qualifying offer ended the NBA’s longest contract standoff of the offseason.
Grimes’ 3-and-D skill set made him one of the...
Lakers banking on Marcus Smart, Jared Vanderbilt to elevate perimeter defense
Lakers head coach JJ Redick is counting on the arrival of Marcus Smart and improved health from Jarred Vanderbilt to give the team’s perimeter...
LeBron James sidelined to start camp as Lakers play ‘long game’
The Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday without LeBron James on the floor, as the 23-year veteran deals with what head coach JJ Redick...
Report: Lakers open to trade for player signed beyond 2026
The Lakers aren’t just kicking the tires on short-term help. They are open to a trade that brings back a player signed beyond 2026,...
LeBron James says retirement ‘coming,’ but insists he’s not done yet
LeBron James knows the end of his career is approaching. Who wouldn't at this stage? But the man has no plans to just walk...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Clippers
Lakers
Luka Doncic’s offseason transformation has been one of the league’s biggest storylines, and Lakers assistant Greg St. Jean says LeBron James deserves a lot...
For now, Lakers content to roll with current roster
The Lakers have been in the rumor mill all summer. First it was Austin Reaves. Then it was LeBron James. When you’re the Lakers,...
NBA trade proposal sends Blazers’ Jerami Grant to Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are still searching for the right mix to get back into true NBA contention. The Portland Trail Blazers are continuing...
Rumor: Luka Doncic On Track To Sign NBA’s First $400M+ Contract With Lakers In 2028
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic may have just signed his latest contract, but the next one could be the biggest in NBA history.
According...
Rumor: LeBron James Worked Out At Klutch Sports Office, ‘Will Never Play For Clippers’
LeBron James stirred up the NBA rumor mill again this week, simply by posting a few workout photos.
The shots, which appeared on his Instagram,...
Rumor: Luka Dončić Wants LeBron James To Finish Career With Lakers
Luka Dončić wants to see LeBron James finish his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from DallasHoopsJournal.com.
James is set...
NBA Notes: Chris Paul, Suns, Hawks, Marcus Smart, Nets, Cam Thomas
Chris Paul is back with the Clippers, but that wasn’t the only NBA reunion on his radar.
Before agreeing to a one-year deal with Los...
