Do you ever watch Marcus Smart play tenacious defense and wonder how much he'd enjoy playing in the rough-and-tumble NBA of old? Apparently Smart has had the same thoughts. Speaking to Mirin Fader for ...

Marcus Smart is listed as questionable with back spasms before tonight’s Lakers–Mavericks game. His defense and experience matter, and his availability could shape how the Lakers manage their guard ...

Marcus Smart is still listed out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation due to his back injury. The Lakers will host the Suns tonight in their back-to-back 2025-26 NBA regular-season games. The Los ...

Mike Trudell: Marcus Smart said he’s planning to play Wednesday vs. San Antonio after missing the previous six games: “Back is feeling good. Felt good in practice today ... I’m gonna give it a shot ...

EL SEGUNDO — Veteran reserve guard Marcus Smart practiced Tuesday and expects to make his return to the court in the Lakers’ NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday ...

Marcus Smart is one of the toughest defenders in the NBA. In 2022, he became the first guard to win the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in 1996 and is also the shortest player to ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 after flipping off the refs at halftime in Thursday's 143–135 win over the Utah Jazz, according to the NBA's communications department. Smart ...

Thursday’s game in Utah was certainly an interesting one for Lakers guard Marcus Smart. He shone on the offensive end, with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the 3-pointline, converting on the looks ...

The NBA fined Los Angeles guard Marcus Smart $35,000 Saturday for making an obscene gesture directed toward a game official during halftime of Thursday’s 143-135 victory over Utah. The veteran’s ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 after flipping off the refs at halftime in Thursday's 143–135 win over the Utah Jazz, according to the NBA. Smart received a technical foul ...