From Babe Ruth to Curtis Martin, Shaquille O'Neal to Wade Boggs, there's no shortage of players who tried out both sides of our storied rivalries.

While Celtics fans have to deal with seeing Marcus Smart in a Lakers jersey, in some ways, it could've been a little worse.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to straddle the fence between building for a future with Luka Dončić and trying to win now with a core of Dončić and LeBron James. Also caught in the middle is 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht.

Heat Eyeing Warriors’ NBA Champion Defensive Guard After Marcus Smart-Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat have continued to strike out on key free agents throughout the 2025 NBA offseason.

How healthy is new Lakers guard Marcus Smart right now after dealing with multiple ailments over the last couple of years?

Luka Dončić has fully established himself as a leader of the Los Angeles Lakers after recruiting Marcus Smart this offseason. The 5x All-Star played a significant role in signing the 2022 Defensive Player Of The Year.

Luka Dončić is evidently a playmaker on and off the court. Bringing Marcus Smart to the Los Angeles Lakers was a team effort, one in which Dončić played a meaningful role. On Tuesday, Smart spoke with reporters for his introductory Lakers news conference and credited the recruiting efforts of Dončić as one reason why he's in Los Angeles after reaching a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards.

The Phoenix Suns have been chasing a familiar path of late, looking to add a veteran point guard to bolster the position. Shams Charania recently broke the news of Marcus Smart signing with the Los Angeles Lakers.