Marcus Smart News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

LAKERS at TRAIL BLAZERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 17, 2026

7 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Sharpe leads Blazers to 132-116 win over the Lakers, playing without Doncic

Shaedon Sharpe had 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without top scorer Luka Doncic

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Doesn't return Saturday Smart (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 132-116 loss to the Trail Blazers and did not return.

Impact Smart was one point shy of matching his season-high mark before limping to the locker room with 7:56 remaining in the contest. The veteran guard finished with 25 points (9-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes. He returned to the bench late in the fourth, though his status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against Toronto.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Smart (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact It's unclear why Smart left for the locker room, though he was spotted limping to the back. The veteran guard should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Smart notched one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Kings.

Impact Despite some healthy workloads, Smart continues to struggle for the Lakers. Over his last seven outings, he's seeing 31.7 minutes per night with averages of 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 33.3 percent shooting from the field.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Smart ended Wednesday's 107-91 loss to San Antonio with two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Smart continues to see a lot of minutes for the Lakers, though his fantasy impact has been underwhelming. Over his last seven outings, he's averaging 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 30.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Making regular starts Smart produced six points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 120-114 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact With both Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura nursing calf injuries, Smart has started four consecutive games and eight of his last nine. During that latter stretch, Smart has averaged 8.3 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 28.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart Points to Veterans Fueling Lakers' Clutch Success The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has been defined by extremes. Blowout losses have piled up, but when games tighten late, the results have bee...

JANUARY 5 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Marcus Smart perfectly captures Lakers' biggest challenge in building a contender Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart hit the nail on the head following his standout performance against the Memphis Grizzlies.

JANUARY 3 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Doncic and James score 30+ each for 1st time this season in Lakers' 128-121 win over Grizzlies

Luka Doncic and LeBron James topped 30 points each in the same game for the first time this season as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 128-121 victory over the Memphis Grizzlie...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Smart will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart will enter the starting five due to Austin Reaves (calf) being out of the lineup. In his last four starts, Smart has averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 30.3 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Thursday's game Smart (shoulder) returned during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Rockets, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smart appeared to injure his right shoulder during the first quarter and ran to the locker room. However, the issue ended up being fairly minor, and he checked back into the game to begin the second quarter.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Smart appeared to injure his right shoulder during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Rockets and ran back to the locker room, Khobi Price of The Orange County Regist...

Impact Smart wasn't able to move his shoulder as he ran back to the locker room following a collision with Steven Adams. He should be considered questionable to return.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart is playing his way into a future not even the Lakers expected Los Angeles Lakers defensive ace Marcus Smart isn't just exceeding expectations. He's rewriting his future.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Marcus Smart Says $35K Fine Was Worth It as Officiating Frustrations Grow Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has never shied away from speaking his mind, and after two straight technical fouls, including a $35,0...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Regresses in blowout loss Smart had five points (1-12 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Saturday's 103-88 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Although Smart has been effective during the Lekers' extensive injury issues, he was ice-cold in the lopsided defeat. Smart uncharacteristically converted only one of 12 shot attempts and made little contribution elsewhere. Smart was one of several players who failed to provide adequate support for LeBron James, who took it upon himself to keep the Lakers relevant in the matchup.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kawhi Leonard has season-high 32 points as Clippers beat Lakers 103-88 to snap 5-game skid

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 32 points, leading the slumping Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-88 win over the Los Angeles Lakers

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Lakers' Marcus Smart fined $35,000 for obscene gesture toward game official

The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Hits for 17 points in win Smart logged 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 143-135 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Smart continued to fill in for Austin Reaves (calf) during Thursday's victory. Reaves incurred his second consecutive absence and is scheduled to be re-evaluated soon, but Smart should continue to excel while he's sidelined. Smart has averaged 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists during the absence. He's also feeling it beyond the arc over the past week, with 14 drilled three-pointers out of 28 attempts across the past three games.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James cites 'Luka magic' as Doncic has 45-point triple-double

LeBron James was amazed by Luka Doncic's performance after Doncic scores 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Marcus Smart just emphatically solved Lakers biggest starting lineup question The Los Angeles Lakers need Marcus Smart in the starting five, and he proved why in their win over the Jazz on Dec. 18.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Doncic has 45 points and a triple-double as the Lakers come back to beat the Jazz 143-135

Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a big fourth quarter to top the Utah Jazz 143-135 on...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Lakers just made their stance on Marcus Smart crystal clear The Los Angeles Lakers do not have much interest in moving their new arrival.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Starting Sunday sans Reaves Smart will enter the Lakers' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Suns, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Reddick will turn to Smart to fill the void in the starting lineup left by Austin Reaves, who is set to miss at least one week due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. Smart started in nine games earlier in the season, during which he averaged 11.1 points, 4.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 1.2 threes and 2.3 steals over 31.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart knocks down eight three-pointers in encouraging return from injury | Sporting News Smart scored a season high on Wednesday night.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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