The Los Angeles Lakers are surging, but Marcus Smart status could impact their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

View post: Shannon Sharpe Points Out Major Shortcoming Despite Lakers Win Over Rockets Lakers start season strong, aided by Marcus Smart's defensive presence and leadership. Smart downgraded versus ...

Marcus Smart has played such an instrumental role in the Los Angeles Lakers’ excellent past month or so; since the All-Star Weekend, the Lakers have gone 16-5, giving them the fourth-best record in ...

The Los Angeles Lakers could receive an important defensive boost ahead of their upcoming matchup with the Denver Nuggets after head coach JJ Redick provided an encouraging update on veteran guard ...