LeBron James' huge defensive play during the Lakers 127-125 OT win over the Nuggets has prompted legend James Worthy to hail Marcus Smart's impact on the franchise.

Marcus Smart not only had five steals, but his effort was contagious to the rest of the team.

After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.

The Los Angeles Lakers sorely missed Marcus Smart as their defensive effort and overall intensity dropped without him. Smart missed a few games due to a back injury, though returned in the loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Smart made an impact with his ...

Marcus Smart has built an NBA career on toughness, instincts and an unwillingness to back down from pain. On Saturday night in Dallas, that reputation was tested again — and reinforced. The Los Angeles Lakers guard revealed after the team’s gritty 116 ...

The Los Angeles Lakers had been without Marcus Smart for the past six games as he dealt with a back injury, and the team sorely missed his energy and defensive presence. Smart is one of the team’s best perimeter defenders and his communication on that ...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was right all along about Marcus Smart. Now it's Rob Pelinka's job to do something about it.