The Los Angeles Lakers continue to straddle the fence between building for a future with Luka Dončić and trying to win now with a core of Dončić and LeBron James. Also caught in the middle is 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht.

Luka Dončić has fully established himself as a leader of the Los Angeles Lakers after recruiting Marcus Smart this offseason. The 5x All-Star played a significant role in signing the 2022 Defensive Player Of The Year.

The Lakers have reportedly waived guards Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin in order to be able to sign Marcus Smart once Smart clears waivers.

Marcus Smart is projected to join the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup, assuming he does in fact sign a contract as expected, according to Lakers insider Jovan Buha.

The Washington Wizards turned out to be the biggest losers of Marcus Smart's signing with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Phoenix Suns have claimed former Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin off waivers