Patrick Beverley didn’t hesitate to highlight Marcus Smart as the under-the-radar addition that could shift the team’s dynamic.

Smart had a very promising start to his tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023-24 NBA season. In 20 games, he averaged 14.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.1 steals on 43/31/77 ...

The Lakers are not expected to offer Rui Hachimura an extension before training camp as they aim to preserve financial flexibility.