Marcus Smart Opens Up on His Leadership Role in the Lakers Locker Room
LA took a gamble by bringing in an allegedly washed-up Marcus Smart last year. But now, he's become the team's vocal leader on and off the court.

LA took a gamble by bringing in an allegedly washed-up Marcus Smart last year. But now, he's become the team's vocal leader on and off the court.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Lakers’ injury report grew for Wednesday’s road-trip ending matchup against the Pacers. Starting center Deandre Ayton wasn’t available against the Pacers because of back soreness, joining Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) as Lakers who didn’t play. The Lakers’ injury report grew...

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night's matchup.

Lakers hit with more injuries ahead of Pacers matchup.

On the Los Angeles Lakers injury report for their game against the Indiana Pacers, they ruled out both Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura. The post Los Angeles Lakers Announce Brutal Injury News Before Game vs Pacers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Lakers get a new injury update on a key starter before facing the Pacers as injuries continue to mount. The post Lakers Starter Get Concerning Injury News Ahead of Pacers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the floor to close out their East Coast trip with a game against the Indiana Pacers. Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura are on the injury report for this contest, with Hachimura listed as questionable, and Smart as doubtful. Here’s everything we know about Smart and Hachimura’s […] The post Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart land on injury report for Pacers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers announce Rui Hachimura injury update ahead of Pacers game after calf issue kept him out. The post Lakers Announce Major Rui Hachimura Update Before Pacers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Pacers in Indiana.The Lakers most recently lost to the Detroit Pistons by a score of 113-110 (in Michigan).Marcus Smart did not play in the game.Los Angeles Lakers Make Marcus Smart AnnouncementFor Wednesday’s game, the Lakers will likely remain without Smart.He is listed as doubtful on […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Make Marcus Smart Announcement Before Pacers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their win streak come to an end without Marcus Smart in the lineup.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced their injury report for their upcoming game against the Indiana Pacers, featuring a new name on the list. The post Los Angeles Lakers Announce Injury Report For Game Vs Pacers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers face a growing injury report ahead of their Pistons matchup, potentially threatening their 9-game winning streak.
Date: March 23, 2026Time: 7 p.m. ETVenue: Little Caesars ArenaTV: FDSDETStreaming: Check local listingsRadio: 97.1 The Ticket, 710 AM ESPNBuy tickets: Buy Lakers at Pistons tickets on StubHub The Pistons are on a three-game streak of home wins, while the Lakers are on a four-game streak of away ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic took a bit of a back seat Saturday night, letting sharpshooter Luke Kennard steal the show. The Lakers gutted out their ninth straight win against the Orlando Magic in a nail-biter at Kia Center. Trailing by two with 2.6 seconds remaining, Los Angeles needed ...

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Marcus Smart signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2025 after a buyout from the Wizards, and the return…
