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Marcus Smart Joins Lakers to Reinforce Toughness and Defense

10/25/2025

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Marcus Smart joined the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $10.5 million contract after a Wizards buyout.
Smart aims to boost the Lakers' physicality and perimeter defense, lacking since the 2021 Westbrook trade.
In the opener against the Golden State Warriors, he fouled four times and urged a physical standard.
The Lakers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a rematch of last year's playoffs to show toughness and strengthen chemistry.

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Marcus Smart joined the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $10.5 million contract after a Wizards buyout.
Smart aims to boost the Lakers' physicality and perimeter defense, lacking since the 2021 Westbrook trade.
In the opener against the Golden State Warriors, he fouled four times and urged a physical standard.
The Lakers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a rematch of last year's playoffs to show toughness and strengthen chemistry.