Lakers guard Marcus Smart spoke about playing defense against Anthony Edwards in the team’s game against the Timberwolves.

In theory, Marcus Smart is a perfect fit for the Lakers. With an offensive-heavy backcourt of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, the need for a defensive talent is paramount in the starting lineup — ...

The Lakers came into the offseason with a clear priority: shore up their defence after last year’s playoff run exposed some glaring issues. They moved quickly to address that, bringing in DeAndre ...