The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the offseason and capped it off by signing Marcus Smart, but things may not be all sunshine and rainbows solely because of his defensive ability.

Lakers star Austin Reaves has recently been viewed as a trade chip should he decide to part ways with the team next summer. With new links to the New York Knicks, Purple and Gold fans have every reason to be concerned about the star's future with the team.

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed a busy summer. JJ Redick’s team has beenboosted with the additions of Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and MarcusSmart.Interestingly, Rob Pelinka may not be done adding new talent to therotation.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 offseason with immense pressure to make significant moves. After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs

The Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. Here's a look at 10 offseason acquisitions that helped the Lakers dominate.

The Los Angeles Lakers could upgrade their defensive weakness with a trade for this $11.5 million wing on an expiring contract.

Wesley, in a subsequent move to Washington's agreed buyout with former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, has been waived, as first reported by The Athletic. He's now an unrestricted free agent, but is ineligible to sign with the Spurs this offseason.

The Lakers’ season-long defensive rating is 113.3, good for 12th-best in the league. But the improvement in the last few weeks has felt appreciable, a factor the Lakers have been able to lean on ...

Luka Dončić is the Los Angeles Lakers‘ prized trade acquisition this season. But Dorian Finney-Smith has been credited for the Lakers’ defensive turnaround since January. Extending both of ...

In a series of moves, the Lakers added D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba, moves that make Los Angeles younger and likely better.