Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart to the Lakers. In addition, a clip from "The Old Man & the Three" podcast has been unearthed where Lakers coach JJ Redick had some glowing things to say about the former Defensive Player of the Year. In the clip, which is from 2020, Redick said that Smart is the type of player he would want on his team.

Fortunately for Heat team president Pat Riley and the franchise's front office, recent updates from Forbes' Evan Sidery have indicated that the franchise is interested in an energetic defender with NBA Finals D.N.A., Gary Payton II.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić and new guard Marcus Smart are “working hard” on their bodies this offseason, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

The Lakers have reportedly waived guards Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin in order to be able to sign Marcus Smart once Smart clears waivers.

Former Detroit Pistons guard Shake Milton was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday in order for the Lakers to complete the signing of Marcus Smart. Milton’s $3 million contract for next season would’ve become fully guaranteed on Sunday,