While Celtics star Jaylen Brown might not love his former teammate, Marcus Smart, joining the Lakers, he understands why it had to happen.

Some Lakers fans want newcomer Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, to be in the starting lineup this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers will go as far as LeBron James and Luka Dončić take them, but the supporting cast will also be important in such a daunting Western Conference.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Smart wore only jersey No. 36 and put up 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, ad 1.6 steals per game.

When healthy, they are among the best on-ball defenders in the NBA, which would help a Lakers team that finished last season No. 17 in defensive rating (113.8).

Veteran guard Marcus Smart said it doesn't matter if he starts or comes off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers.

No surprise here, as the Lakers hope Smart will be healthy at some point next week. There's no indication the veteran guard is in serious jeopardy of missing regular-season time. Dalton Knecht and ...

The Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to sign Marcus Smart this offseason to help with their perimeter defense. Part of the reason why the Lakers got eliminated from the playoffs last year was poor ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart said he's excited to be with the team following the past two injury-riddled seasons.

On the media day, Marcus Smart revealed his shocking reaction to the moment he came to know that Doncic called for him to join the Lakers.

Deandre Ayton knows Luka Doncic and the Lakers present him an opportunity to resurrect his career and prove he can be a valuable contributor on the court.

According to ClutchPoints' Anthony Irwin, the Lakers are expected to retain Rui Hachimura in the opening unit, alongside LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic and new starting center Deandre Ayton.