NBA Summer League, Los Angeles Lakers and WINNERS
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NBA Las Vegas Summer League is over. The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in the final game from Sin City to claim their first Vegas Summer League title. Among the many standouts in the event,
Lakers star Austin Reaves has recently been viewed as a trade chip should he decide to part ways with the team next summer. With new links to the New York Knicks, Purple and Gold fans have every reason to be concerned about the star's future with the team.
Veteran point guard Marcus Smart "has been working hard on his body this summer," according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
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The Lakers remain the heavy favorites to retain James, but the DraftKings odds on LeBron staying in L.A. have changed significantly over the last few weeks.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the offseason and capped it off by signing Marcus Smart, but things may not be all sunshine and rainbows solely because of his defensive ability.
Jay Croucher dives into Lakers futures after the acquisition of Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, sharing why the team's "high-end talent" warrants upside as a longshot to win the West.
Marcus Smart has played in just 54 combined games over the past two seasons as he's been slowed down by injuries.
This Los Angeles Lakers trade rumor has fans excited. Could the team trade for one of their former fan-favorites?