Lakers guard Marcus Smart overcame a gruesome injury to help the Lakers pull off their comeback win over the Mavericks on ...

Marcus Smart stayed in the game after a frightening injury moment in Dallas — and showed exactly why the Lakers trust him.

Marcus Smart said the Los Angeles Lakers need to play with more urgency on the defensive end so they can impose their will ...

Lakers head coach has called Marcus Smart the quarterback of the team’s defense so far, a label that Redick often used to describe LeBron James’ effort defensively last season. As such, Smart ...

Lakers start season strong, aided by Marcus Smart's defensive presence and leadership. Smart downgraded versus Mavericks due to injury; status closely monitored. Smart’s recent injuries could impact ...

The Lakers’ defense has been an issue for much of the season as the roster just doesn’t have many players who are excellent perimeter defenders. One of those who does make his name on that end is ...

Many people were concerned about the Los Angeles Lakers' defensive shortcomings coming into this season, and Wednesday's 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs was a reality check about how serious ...

Another outstanding Luka Doncic performance and the return of Austin Reaves will get all of the headlines in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Charlotte Hornets. But the player who really set ...

The defensive issues for the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be getting worse as this season goes on. After Tuesday night’s blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers are 4-5 in their last nine games. In ...