Looking back at what came of their draft night decisions in the '17 NBA Draft, it is likely safe to say that the Lakers would like to have a mulligan.

Smart was brought in to provide toughness, veteran leadership and high-energy play, with hopes he could help stabilize the backcourt and elevate the team’s defensive identity. Through his first three games in Los Angeles, Smart has averaged 7.7 points, 1.0 rebound, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 43.8% from the field.

When former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in July, many members of the Boston faithful were shocked. Some even felt betrayed. However, Celtics star Jaylen Brown wasn't upset at his former ...

Checking in on Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and more a little over a week into the regular season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Former Lakers Champion Makes Prediction About LeBron James Future. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as one of the most powerful storms in history and, while the storm has weakened, it is currently making its way toward Bermuda.

"Shaq’s power is brute strength," continued Garnett. "Once he got to the (Los Angeles) Lakers, he was on some Superman, Ironman, putting everybody in the basket (stuff), and that was all predicated off of (Lakers head coach) Phil (Jackson), telling him to build himself up that you’re stronger coming down the Playoffs."

There is a lot of talk about the Celtics through the first four games of the 2025-26 season. But one storyline that has garnered a slew of attention has nothing to do with Boston’s play. It’s Jaylen Brown’s hair.

Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary.