Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart to the Lakers. In addition, a clip from "The Old Man & the Three" podcast has been unearthed where Lakers coach JJ Redick had some glowing things to say about the former Defensive Player of the Year. In the clip, which is from 2020, Redick said that Smart is the type of player he would want on his team.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made another surprising roster move amid an unpredictable offseason. Although the center position has been somewhat of a pressure point recently, a center was waived from the team on Monday.

The Los Angeles Lakers have added to their frontcourt depth by signing two players, including a member of last year's team