Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart sees the team's collective defense coming around at just the right time.

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has overcome a lot to become an integral part of the team this season.

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

Lakers forward Jake LaRavia spoke about the major effect and influence Marcus Smart has had on the team this season.

Marcus Smart was a thorn in the Los Angeles Lakers’ side for nearly a decade as a member of the Boston Celtics. However, L.A. jumped on the opportunity of bringing in Smart when the Washington Wizards ...

For the last week–and beyond that, really–the story around the Lakers has been that while they are a very good team that has shown it can compete in the Western Conference, there’s no way they’ll be ...

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 ...

Marcus Smart has played his role perfectly as a defensive anchor and veteran leader in his first stint with the Los Angeles ...

And despite the issues he’s had with his right hand in the past, he’s still playing a key role in the Lakers’ recent success.

Smart had nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and five steals over 25 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 win over the Kings. The five steals were Smart's best performance on the ...

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Chicago Bulls in California.They are coming off a strong 120-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.Marcus Smart finished with eight ...