The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason determined to retool their roster following a first-round playoff exit that exposed key weaknesses on both ends of the floor.

Marcus Smart is projected to join the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup, assuming he does in fact sign a contract as expected, according to Lakers insider Jovan Buha.

He also described Dončić as a "lead recruiter" for veteran center Deandre Ayton and guard Marcus Smart.