The Lakers got Marcus Smart, but he is not enough to solve their point-of-attack defense problem. A bigger move is still ...

Adding Marcus Smart represented another key move to address an area of need while continuing to bolstering the depth of the roster. Suddenly, the Lakers have emerged from this chunk of the offseason ...

Lakers miss a key defensive upgrade in Josh Okogie, who joins the Houston Rockets on a one-year deal. Here's why that could ...

If and when Marcus Smart gets hurt, the Los Angeles Lakers don't have many defensive options at the guard position.

For Deandre Ayton, it is not about scoring anymore. With the Lakers, it’s about defense, finishing plays, and embracing his ...