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• Lakers have interest in retaining Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart played above and beyond all expectations and the Lakers would love for him to return next year....2026
• LeBron James, Lakers Mutually Interested In Continuing Partnership

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed mutual interest in extending their partnership this summer, according to team and league sources. The desire is shared on both sides despite genuine retirement consideration and unresolved questions about salary and roster construction. James, 41, said following Monday's playoff elimination that he will be "processing over the next couple week...2026
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• Lakers doing enough on SGA, but not enough anywhere else

The Lakers have found a way to slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It just has not mattered. Through three games, Los Angeles has thrown everything at the reigning MVP. Marcus Smart has been attached to him. Double teams have come quick. The numbers say it is working. The results say otherwise. Oklahoma City leads the series 3-0. […] The post Lakers doing enough on SGA, but not enough anywhere els...2026
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• Thunder vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 3

Marcus Smart shares the ball in our Thunder vs Lakers predictions and NBA picks for May 9....2026
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• Luka Doncic Opens Up On Lakers’ Playoff Fight Without Him

Luka Doncic may still be stuck on the sidelines, but the injured superstar has loved watching the Los Angeles Lakers continue battling through the postseason without him. After suffering a Grade two left hamstring strain late in the regular season, many expected the Lakers’ playoff hopes to disappear quickly. Instead, players like Marcus Smart, Rui […] The post Luka Doncic Opens Up On Lakers...2026
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• Marcus Smart is confident the Lakers will start knocking down shots vs. Thunder

It’s a make-or-miss league, and Marcus Smart believes the law of averages will bend in LA’s favor soon enough....2026

• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Western Conference First Round returns to Houston this Friday, May 1, as the Los Angeles Lakers look to close out the Houston Rockets in a pivotal Game 6. Following a gritty 99-93 victory in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the fifth-seeded Rockets (2-3) have successfully staved off elimination for the second straight game. For LeBron James and the fourth-seeded Lakers, tonight is a critical opportun...2026
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• Lakers' Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard fined for treatment of referees in Game 4 vs. Rockets

Smart walked toward several Lakers teammates and referee James Williams. Smart pointed at and exchanged words with Williams....2026
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• Marcus Smart Dominates Kevin Durant, Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets

Marcus Smart delivered a standout two-way performance Tuesday, holding Kevin Durant in check while scoring 25 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 Game 2 victory over the Houston Rockets. Durant, returning from a right knee injury that sidelined him for Game 1, finished with 23 points. However, he shot just 1-for-3 and committed three of his playoff career-worst nine turnovers across ...2026
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• Lakers-Rockets Injury Report: Latest Updates on Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart for Game 1
Kevin Durant and Luka Dončić are among the players dealing with an injury entering the first-round series between the Lakers and Rockets....2026
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• Lakers Notes: Smart, LeBron, Bronny, Schedule, Ayton
The Lakers are big underdogs in their series against the Rockets due to the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. At least initially, that could work to the Lakers’ advantage, accoding to guard Marcus Smart. “It’s going to take everybody,” Smart said, per Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. “With that, it’s a different […]...2026
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• Lakers-Rockets Injury Report: Latest Updates on Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Others for First Round
Lakers' Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves dealing with injury issues going into their first-round Western Conference series with the Houston Rockets....2026
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• How To Watch Jazz Vs Lakers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2025-26 NBA regular season reaches its final day this Sunday, April 12, as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles (52-29) enters the night as the 4th seed in the Western Conference, having already clinched the Pacific Division title. Meanwhile, the Jazz (22-59) arrive in Hollywood looking to finish a developmental year with a signature road win. The La...2026
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• Lakers get Marcus Smart, and his intangibles, back at perfect time

When Smart suffered the injury during the March 21 win over the Magic, the Lakers were putting the finishing touches on a season-best nine-game winning streak....2026
• Lakers get Marcus Smart, and his intangibles, back at the perfect time

When Smart suffered the injury during the March 21 win over the Magic, the Lakers were putting the finishing touches on a season-best nine-game winning streak....2026
• Lakers get Marcus Smart back for home game against Suns

Marcus Smart was available for the Lakers’ home game against the Suns on Friday after being sidelined for the previous three weeks due to an ankle injury....2026

• Lakers Source Downplays LeBron James Not Reaching Out To Marcus Smart: ‘He’s On Vacation, Calm Down’

Marcus Smart revealed to Los Angeles Lakers reporters on Tuesday that he hasn’t heard from NBA legend LeBron James. Why? Because LeBron is on vacation with his wife, Savannah James. “He’s on vacation,” a Lakers source told Hoops Wire. “Calm down. LeBron is allowed to enjoy his summer. He doesn’t have to be about us […] The post Lakers Source Downplay...2025
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• 5 moves to fix the American sports calendar

Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The U.S. sports calendar is too crowded. Let’s fix it. We all agree that the America sports calendar is a mess. The NBA season starts too early, the WNBA season ends too late, and the NFL dominates everything without caring about your feelings. Also, there are simply too many months of the year when baseball is the only thing on TV. ...2025
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• Christmas Day NBA Roundup: Kyrie Irving Writes Another Chapter in Growing Legend
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"For Marcus Smart, that contrast highlights exactly why experience still matters in the NBA."

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"If the Wizards are forced to move Marcus Smart, should the Celtics consider bringing the beloved guard back?"

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"WATCH: Marcus Smart gets ejected from a game he wasn't even playing in"

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"Marcus Smart began the possession guarding the 280-pound Joel Embiid and ended it by leaping over teammate Al Horford to pounce on a loose ball."

2022
"Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star ruled out vs. Celtics after Marcus Smart lands on his foot"

2021
"The Boston Celtics are extending guard Marcus Smart on a four-year, $77 million deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

2020
"Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago, has been cleared by the Massachusetts Department of Health, he announced on social media Sunday night."

2019
"Celtics guard Marcus Smart had a very simple Christmas wish: to wake up and open his eyes without any discomfort."

2018
"Celtics guard Marcus Smart will miss approximately two weeks after lacerating his right hand when he took a swipe at a picture frame on the wall at the team hotel."

2017
"Jimmy Butler and Marcus Smart have beef."

2016
"In addition to the city of Boston, Durant discussed the team, including guard Marcus Smart, who will be tasked with slowing down the four-time scoring champion Wednesday, per King: Marcus Smart, he's a terrific competitor."

2015
" "We need these games," Celtics rookie Marcus Smart said, according to Celtics."

2014
"Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins made an early exit from Wednesday's game after he grabbed Boston Celtics rookie Marcus Smart by the jersey and threw him down to the court."

• LeBron James, Lakers Mutually Interested In Continuing Partnership
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• How To Watch Jazz Vs Lakers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Mavericks, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Sunday, April 5, as the Los Angeles Lakers travel to Texas to face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Lakers (50-27) are currently jockeying for a top-three seed in the Western Conference, looking to bounce back from a recent road stumble and build momentum for the postseason. Meanwhile, the Mavericks (24-53) are in the m...2026
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• NBA Notes: Lakers, free agency, Austin Reaves, Bucks, Las Vegas

Lakers There are a few situations worth watching when NBA free agency starts this summer. Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron took a look at 10 players who either will be or could be free agents, including four from the Lakers in Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart. Reaves stands out. He has […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, free agency, Austin Reaves, Bucks, Las Vegas ...2026
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• How to watch Boston Celtics @ Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs

On February 22, 2026, the Boston Celtics travel to the Crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup that serves as the centerpiece for the NBA's revitalized "Sunday Night Basketball" franchise. As both teams navigate the high-stakes final stretch of the 2025-26 regular season, the implications for playoff seeding and individual award races have reached a fever pitch. The Celtics...2026
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• Lakers Targeting Versatile Forwards In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting forwards who can both defend and shoot three-pointers in free agency. How much the Lakers will have to offer free agents is dependent on decisions made with the rest of their roster, including player options for Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart. Los Angeles could have over $50 million in cap space, if they choose to move on from LeBron James and Rui Hachimura thi...2026
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• How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
The matchup scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, serves as a primary case study for these shifts. As the center of a "Peacock NBA Monday" doubleheader, this contest is part of what NBC Sports has termed its "Legendary February," a month-long celebration of top-tier athletics including Super Bowl LX and the 2026 Wi...2026
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• Lakers 'Bargain Shopping' At Deadline, Waiting For Offseason To Make Major Move

The Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to make a major move ahead of the trade deadline as their set of options become more powerful in the offseason when they arrive at substantial cap space and access to three tradeable first round picks. "So, they have $40 million in expiring contracts and they have been interested in upgrading on the perimeter defend and defense and at rim protection," said B...2026
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• Marcus Smart Signs With Lakers

NBA veteran Marcus Smart has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Smart was an unrestricted free agent after getting bought out by the Washington Wizards. “Adding a player like Marcus Smart to our roster allows us to compete at the highest level,” Lakers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka said. “Marcus epitomizes […] The post Marcus Smart Signs With...2025
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• Marcus Smart Officially Clears Waivers

Veteran guard Marcus Smart has officially cleared the NBA waiver wire after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards, per the RealGM transactions log. Smart is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year contract. Smart played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Wizards last season. He averaged 9.0 points, 2.1 rebounds […] The post Marcus Smart Officially Clears Waivers appea...2025
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• LeBron James, Lakers Mutually Interested In Continuing Partnership
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• Lakers doing enough on SGA, but not enough anywhere else
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Mistakes Cost Lakers as Marcus Smart Owns Game 5 Collapse
The Los Angeles Lakers missed a golden opportunity to close out their first-round series against the Houston Rockets in Game 5, falling 99-93 in a performance defined by one glaring issue: turnovers, and Marcus Smart took accountability. Despite holding Houston to under one hundred points, the Lakers repeatedly shot themselves in the foot with careless […] The post Mistakes Cost Lakers as Ma...2026
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• Lakers Notes: Game 3 Comeback, Smart, Reaves, Bronny
The Lakers hold a 3-0 lead in their series with Houston after pulling off one of the most remarkable comebacks in their long playoff history, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Trailing by six points with less than 30 seconds remaining, L.A. rallied to tie the game before claiming a 112-108 win in overtime. Marcus Smart […]...2026
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• Ime Udoka Blasts Rockets, Makes Team Watch Final 30-Second Collapse Immediately Postgame

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka delivered a blunt postgame message to his team Friday after they surrendered a six-point lead in the final 28 seconds of regulation and lost 112-108 in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3, falling to the brink of first-round elimination. "Grow up," Udoka said he told his players. "You're not that young anymore." Udoka was so frustrated that he made the Rock...2026
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• LeBron James, Marcus Smart Key Lakers' Dramatic Overtime Win Over Rockets In Game 3
LeBron James and Marcus Smart combined for one of the most dramatic late-game sequences of the 2026 playoffs Friday, erasing a six-point deficit in the final 28 seconds of regulation to force overtime and ultimately defeat the Houston Rockets 112-108, putting Los Angeles one win from advancing to the second round. Smart ignited the comeback by stealing a Jabari Smith Jr. pass with 27.8 seconds re...2026
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• LeBron James Scores 29 Points In Lakers' Overtime Win In Game 3

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime to win Game 3 and take a 3-0 series lead on Friday night. LeBron James scored 29 points, including hitting the game-tying three in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. Marcus Smart, who finished with 21 points and 10 assists, scored eight points in overtime. Rui Hachimura added 22 points on 8-for-14 from the fiel...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 3: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Western Conference First Round heads to Houston this Friday, April 24, as the Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers for a high-stakes Game 3. Despite missing superstars Luka DonÄiÄ and Austin Reaves, the Lakers (2-0) hold a commanding series lead after a gritty 101-94 victory on Tuesday night. For the Rockets, returning to the Toyota Center is a must-win scenario to avoid a potentially...2026
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• Marcus Smart Dominates Kevin Durant, Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Ime Udoka Blasts Rockets, Makes Team Watch Final 30-Second Collapse Immediately Postgame
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 3: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Marcus Smart Dominates Kevin Durant, Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets
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• How To Watch Jazz Vs Lakers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Mavericks, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• Bronny James Delivers In Extended Role Against Pacers As LeBron Says Son 'Belongs' In NBA

Bronny James delivered one of his most complete NBA performances Wednesday night, contributing meaningful minutes in multiple ways as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Indiana Pacers 137-130, prompting an emotional response from his father and teammate LeBron James. The two entered together late in the third quarter, standing identically at the scorer's table with arms crossed an image. "Especia...2026
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• How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage
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• Lakers Source Downplays LeBron James Not Reaching Out To Marcus Smart: ‘He’s On Vacation, Calm Down’
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• The NBA’s draft pick market has crashed

Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images With fewer available future draft picks to trade but transactions that still need to get done, the value of the speculative capital cratered at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Let’s take a time machine back one full week and ask ourselves a question. How many first-round draft picks is Luka Doncic worth? Six? Seven? All of them? Surely whoever is tra...2025
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• Celtics' Smart says he's cleared of coronavirus
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• Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star to undergo MRI after Celtics' Marcus Smart lands on his foot
Steve Kerr did not appear to be happy with Smart's aggressiveness...2022
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• Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star ruled out vs. Celtics after Marcus Smart lands on his foot
Steve Kerr did not appear to be happy with Smart's aggressiveness...2022
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• Celts' Smart, two Lakers latest to test positive
Celtics guard Marcus Smart and two Los Angeles Lakers players were the latest in the NBA to test positive for the coronavirus....2020
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• Kings' DeMarcus Cousins Throws Celtics' Marcus Smart Down to the Court
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• Boston Celtics Put Playoff Tickets on Sale Before Officially Clinching Spot
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• Boston Celtics Rookie Marcus Smart Buys Texas Home for His Mother
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• Russell Westbrook Says Marcus Smart Can't Match Up with Him: 'I Do This'
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• NBA picks: Knicks' Julius Randle tops trio of strong daily fantasy plays for Tuesday

Marcus Smart and Chris Boucher round out Tuesday's best options...2024
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• NBA Schedule 2016-17: Team-by-Team Record Predictions and Playoff Odds
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• Are LA Lakers or Boston Celtics the Better Free-Agent Fit for Rajon Rondo?
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• Lakers, Celtics Finds Paths Connected Again in Fight to Recapture Glory Days
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• LeBron James, Lakers Mutually Interested In Continuing Partnership
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• Luka Doncic Opens Up On Lakers’ Playoff Fight Without Him
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• Marcus Smart Earning Major Praise From Deandre Ayton
Marcus Smart arrived in Los Angeles with questions surrounding what he still had left in the tank. Less than a year later, the veteran guard has become one of the emotional anchors behind the Lakers’ playoff run. After Monday’s practice, Lakers center Deandre Ayton spoke glowingly about Smart’s impact on the team, praising the former […] The post Marcus Smart Earning Major Praise From Deandr...2026
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• Marcus Smart Calls Out NBA’s Toughest Player to Cover
Marcus Smart has built his reputation on defense, taking on the league’s elite night after night. But heading into the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, even he admits there’s one player who stands above the rest. That player? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “Number one,” he said of Gilgeous-Alexander. “I think we all […] The post Marcus Smart Calls Out NBA’s ...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Marcus Smart says his turnovers in Game 5 were ‘unacceptable’

The Lakers continue to have turnover problems and their words are starting to ring hollow....2026
• Marcus Smart says Lakers must 'be willing to run through a wall' in Game 6

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge....2026
• Lakers Notes: Game 3 Comeback, Smart, Reaves, Bronny
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• Lakers vs Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 4
Marcus Smart has been instrumental to the Lakers' playoff success. Our expert NBA predictions expect Smart to once again play a huge role in Game 4 against Houston....2026
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• LeBron James, Marcus Smart Key Lakers' Dramatic Overtime Win Over Rockets In Game 3
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• Ime Udoka Blasts Rockets, Makes Team Watch Final 30-Second Collapse Immediately Postgame
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• Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Bill Maher escape mostly injury-free after courtside collision

You never quite know what you’ll see sitting courtside at an NBA game. Sometimes it’s a buzzer-beater. Sometimes it’s Marcus Smart diving for a loose ball and ending up in the lap of Bill Maher. That is essentially what happened Sunday afternoon during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the New York Knicks at Crypto.com […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Bill Maher escape mostl...2026
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• 5 moves to fix the American sports calendar
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• VIDEO: Marcus Smart drills buzzer beater to force OT for Celtics vs. Knicks
In a game where Jayson Tatum struggled to get anything going offensively, his Boston Celtics teammates Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart stepped up for him. Brown carried the offensive load for Boston in their season opener against the New York Knicks. For his part, Smart made sure it won’t be wasted easily as he sent […] The post VIDEO: Marcus Smart drills buzzer beater to force OT for C...2021
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• Celtics sign Robert Williams to shocking four-year deal worth $54 million
The Boston Celtics continue to shell out cash this offseason under the new guidance of Brad Stevens. After paying Marcus Smart, the Celtics have now signed center Robert Williams to a surprising extension. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Celtics are giving him a four-year deal worth $54 million despite the fact he only […] The post Celtics sign Robert Williams to shocking four-y...2021
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• Jaylen Brown Remains Vital to Celtics Despite Inconsistent Rookie Season
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid, Kristaps Porzingis in Disparate Situations
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• Friday NBA Roundup: DeMar DeRozan Has Raptors Looking Like Cavs' Biggest Threat
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Bulls Offensive Chemistry Proving Doubters Wrong
2016

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• Don't Laugh: Boston Celtics Are NBA's Next Title Contender in Waiting
2016

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