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Lakers Sign Marcus Smart to Strengthen Defense Ahead of Season

10/23/2025

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The Los Angeles Lakers aim to boost perimeter defense by signing Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, to bolster intensity.
Smart expressed excitement about joining and playing with Jarred Vanderbilt, who showed promise in preseason.
The Lakers added Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton to bolster depth, while Dorian Finney-Smith departed.
The team seeks reliability with Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt ahead of the season opener.

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The Los Angeles Lakers aim to boost perimeter defense by signing Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, to bolster intensity.
Smart expressed excitement about joining and playing with Jarred Vanderbilt, who showed promise in preseason.
The Lakers added Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton to bolster depth, while Dorian Finney-Smith departed.
The team seeks reliability with Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt ahead of the season opener.