With the Los Angeles Lakers moving closer to signing Marcus Smart, that could be very good news for Bronny James. He may have been the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but Bronny James still faced a huge amount of pressure right from the start.

A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,

Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart to the Lakers. In addition, a clip from "The Old Man & the Three" podcast has been unearthed where Lakers coach JJ Redick had some glowing things to say about the former Defensive Player of the Year. In the clip, which is from 2020, Redick said that Smart is the type of player he would want on his team.

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Marcus Smart on a two-year, $11 million deal after his buyout with the Washington Wizards, bolstering their perimeter

The Knicks are eyeing Marcus Smart and Kevin McCullar Jr. for their final roster spots, but Summer League performances could shake things up. Who will make the cut?

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

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart.