With Luka Doncic established as the face of the Lakers alongside LeBron James, the team is eyeing one last wave of buyouts, ...

One NBA writer proposed a trade that would give the Lakers a player who could plug one of their biggest needs right now.

The proposed trade would drastically improve the Los Angeles Lakers perimeter defense by adding the former Defensive Player of the Year.

Analyst Colin Cowherd believes the rumors that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could announce his retirement soon.

Aside from Smart, the Lakers have also been linked to other backcourt defenders like Gary Payton II and Davion Mitchell.