NBA Fans React to Marcus Smart, Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Over the years, plenty of Boston Celtics alumni have gone on to join the Los Angeles Lakers and vice versa. The most notable ones include the likes of Shaquille O'Neal, Rajon Rondo, Gary Payton, Dennis Schroder, Isaiah Thomas, and Rick Fox.

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in some toughness and defensive versatility with Marcus Smart. However, they're now going to have to play financial Jenga.

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have 14 players under contract and are just under the first apron threshold, where they are hard-capped, after adding Marcus Smart and waiving both Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin.