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After two lost seasons, Marcus Smart beaming at returning to the championship chase with the Lakers
The former Celtic is getting a new NBA life with the Lakers after two difficult years in Memphis and Washington.
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The Lakers signed their new defensive leader in Marcus Smart
Enter Marcus Smart, the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year winner, who gives the Lakers the player and culture-setting leader ...
Is Marcus Smart the missing piece for the Lakers? He thinks so
After two seasons derailed by injuries, Smart is eyeing a bounce-back with the Lakers: "I think there's no ceiling." ...
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Marcus Smart on what JJ Redick told him upon signing with Lakers
What did Lakers coach JJ Redick tell Marcus Smart when Smart signed with the team and how does Redick want Smart to play?
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Lakers News: Marcus Smart Learned Patience Through Past Two Injury-Riddled Seasons
New Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart learned that patience is a virtue after his past two injury-riddled seasons.
Marcus Smart will sign with the Lakers after getting a buyout from Wizards, AP source says
Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington ...
Marcus Smart plans to sign with LA Lakers on 2-year, $11 million deal
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign veteran Marcus Smart on a two-year deal. Here is the latest on the offseason move.
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Lakers Newcomer Marcus Smart: ‘We Stack Up There With The Best Of Them’
NBA veteran Marcus Smart is betting on a new beginning in Los Angeles. After two injury-plagued seasons with the Memphis ...
Luka Dončić’s Offseason Lakers Recruiting Helped Spark 2 Pivotal Moves
Even before signing his new contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic was doing work behind the scenes.
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How concerning is Marcus Smart’s extensive injury history?
What jumps out are his hand/finger injuries, listed 11 times, and also his ankle injuries, listed eight times. Smart’s hands ...
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Marcus Smart Discusses Fit With Lakers
With the goal of shoring up their perimeter defense, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-year contract with former NBA ...