The Los Angeles Lakers interest in a potential trade target may have diminished following their recent moves in free agency.

Before the Los Angeles Clippers secured star guard Bradley Beal after he finalized his contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly showed interest.

Smart is a great pickup for the Lakers and was reportedly heavily recruited by Luka Doncic to convince him to come to Los Angeles after agreeing to a buyout with the Washington Wi

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers appear headed for a split at some point in the future. Whether that split comes before or during the 2025-26 NBA season or next offseason in free agency, the end seems to be near.

The Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks seriously pursued Smart, who received permission to speak to teams along with his agent, Jason Glushon, and had positive conversations with personnel from all three teams, sources said. After losing Dorian Finney-Smith, a point-of-attack wing defender was a major position of need for the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an interesting position heading into next year, with the future of LeBron James in question with his contract only kee

The Los Angeles Lakers are not through looking for talent to add to their backcourt after signing Marcus Smart.