The timing of the eight-game road trip is extremely awkward for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart said his finger popped out in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks.

Smart registered 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 129-118 victory over the Bulls.

Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart revealed a finger injury he sustained during the team’s win against the Mavericks.

Marcus Smart figures to be one of the Lakers’ primary options on defense against Anthony Edwards during their playoff rematch against the Timberwolves, and after team practice on Thursday Smart spoke ...

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Marcus Smart did everything he could to help the Lakers beat the Mavericks, including popping his finger back in place.

The Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to bring in Marcus Smart to help with the perimeter defense. That was the biggest issue that they had during the playoffs against the Timberwolves. Smart has ...

The Los Angeles Lakers sorely missed Marcus Smart as their defensive effort and overall intensity dropped without him. Smart missed a few games due to a back injury, though returned in the loss to the ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Marcus Smart since late November due to a back injury. Smart has missed the last six games, including Sunday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Lakers coach JJ ...

Occasionally, a random role player will suddenly pop off and have the game of a lifetime. Marcus Smart had missed the last six games for the Los Angeles Lakers before their matchup against the San ...