New Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is relieved he no longer has to guard Luka Doncic, who he had some battles with over the years.

Veteran guard Marcus Smart is the newest Los Angeles Laker after (1) the Washington Wizards bought out his contract, and (2) Lakers superstar Luka Doncic pushed to get him over to La La Land and into the Purple and Gold.

Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart, and on Tuesday, the guard talked about how much he appreciated Doncic telling him that he should come to Los Angeles.

Dogged by rumors that his lack of discipline in conditioning and workouts led to his trade from Dallas, Lakers star Luka Doncic embarked on lifestyle changes he says will go beyond the offseason.

Many Mavericks fans are still furious about the trade that sent Doncic to LA, and they’re calling for general manager Nico Harrison to be fired. While he did acquire Anthony Davis and later landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft to select Cooper Flagg, his future with the team remains uncertain.

In photos, Doncic appears to have shed weight and added muscle. "Just visually, I would say my whole body looks better," Doncic told the magazine.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is taking his health very seriously, drawing massive reactions for his insane body transformation.