Luka Doncic Report Emerges After Marcus Smart News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Perhaps the claims that incoming Lakers guard Marcus Smart has declined, especially on defense, have been greatly exaggerated.

Veteran point guard Marcus Smart "has been working hard on his body this summer," according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Having acquired a starting center in Deandre Ayton and a long-range shooting threat in Jake LaRavia, the team has been looking to beef up on defense. And it seems they'll be landing a DPOY for that role. Shams Charania announced that he'll sign for the Lakers following his contract buyout.

Once Marcus Smart clears waivers following the buyout of his contract with the Washington Wizards, he will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers. He agreed to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with L.

Marcus Smart, who played the first nine seasons of his career with the Celtics, agreed to a deal with the Lakers on Saturday.

Redick has worn many hats over the past five years: NBA player, basketball analyst, media personality and now NBA head coach. In a nearly five-year-old clip from Redick’s former podcast, The Old Man and the Three, he praised Smart’s value, especially his energy and defensive impact.