Lakers insider says it’s ‘clear’ Rui should go to the bench for Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a buyout with the Washington Wizards, and Lakers insider Jovan Buha thinks the former Defensive Player of

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Report: Marcus Smart has been ‘working hard’ on his body this offseason

Defensive-minded guard Marcus Smart is set to become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers after he clears waivers, and there's a lot to like about the move from Los

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Report: Whispers of LeBron teaming up with AD, Kyrie, Flagg were ‘hard to ignore’

Where Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will play in the 2025-26 season doesn't seem to be entirely clear with all of the rumors that have circulated about his future

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3 ways Marcus Smart improves the Lakers’ championship chances

Heading into this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers had a shortage of excellent defensive players at the guard spot. Guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — Los Angeles' starting backcourt

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Report: Luka Doncic has been ‘active recruiter’ to help Lakers sign Smart, Ayton

Heading into this offseason, two of the Los Angeles Lakers' most glaring needs were a strong point-of-attack defender and starting center. Los Angeles' starting backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin

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Report: LeBron expected to give warning before he retires as he ‘wants it all’

The possibility that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James retires from the NBA has been a hot topic among fans and pundits alike in this offseason. James is now on

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Dave Portnoy calls LeBron ‘greatest loser’ in Lakers history: ‘That bubble saved his life’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in the running for the best player in the history of the NBA and has accomplished more in his pro career than the

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Report: Lakers have received ‘no indication’ that LeBron would request trade or buyout

A lot of rumors have circulated about forward LeBron James' future with the iconic Los Angeles Lakers organization as of late, and there are some Lakers fans who are rightfully

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Dallas Mavericks now new favorites to land LeBron James

There seems to be a disconnect between star forward LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers organization at this point in time. According to The Athletic's Dan Woike, much of

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Ex-Laker questions if Luka’s weight loss will ‘make him play defense this year’

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic faced plenty of criticism regarding his perceived conditioning issues last season, and perhaps he took all of that negativity to heart. After all,

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