Luka Doncic is officially acting like someone who has no intentions of leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in 2026 free agency—or anytime soon. We can all thank Marcus Smart for this tip.
In a somewhat-stunning twist that will leave Boston Celtics fans reaching for double the recommended dose of Dramamine, Smart is headed to Hollywood on a two-year, $11 million deal after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The kicker: Doncic was instrumental in convincing the 31-year-old to join the Lakers, delivering a “direct recruiting pitch” that “resonated with the veteran guard,” per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.