As a notable footnote, LeBron James listed Smart as an aspirational player comparison for his son, Bronny, during a 2024 episode of "Mind the Game" alongside then-co-host JJ Redick, who is now entering his second season as the Lakers' head coach.

The Celtics player for nine seasons joins their arch-rivals after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract with the Wizards.

The Los Angeles Lakers were known to be on the search for perimeter defense, and they finally addressed that need when reports came out that they have agreed to a two-year contract with Marcus Smart after he gets bought out by the Washington Wizards.

In February, the Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a package that brought Anthony Davis to Dallas. Immediately, the NBA world was in shock, and that quickly turned to anger and disappointment for Mavericks fans.

Luka Doncic's trade to the Lakers sent shockwaves through Dallas, igniting heartbreak and outrage among Mavericks fans who felt betrayed by the front

The Luka Dončić trade to Los Angeles had Dallas Mavericks superfan and Texas native Patrick Mahomes “up for a couple of hours,” processing the shocking move.

The NBA recently hosted an 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) on Reddit, with the top three picks in the 2025 draft: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe. Fans too