Smart was brought in to provide toughness, veteran leadership and high-energy play, with hopes he could help stabilize the backcourt and elevate the team’s defensive identity. Through his first three games in Los Angeles, Smart has averaged 7.7 points, 1.0 rebound, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 43.8% from the field.

While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

Here's what you need to know about the NBA game between the Timberwolves and the Lakers, including broadcast information and start time.

According to center Deandre Ayton, his teammates on the Lakers have a funny way of getting him to be at his best.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers Hall of Famer Has $180,000 Custom Riverside Land Rover Stolen. There is currently a $10,000 reward to recover Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal's missing Land Rover.

Former Warriors, now Lakers guard, makes history in game against Kings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. LeBron James and Luka Dončić missed Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

Gabe Vincent is expected to miss two to four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his sprained left ankle Monday, sources said, adding to the Lakers' mounting injury woes.