Marcus Smart said the Los Angeles Lakers need to play with more urgency on the defensive end so they can impose their will ...

Lakers guard Marcus Smart spoke about his continued belief in the team amid another loss and tough road schedule.

Smart (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Lakers head coach has called Marcus Smart the quarterback of the team’s defense so far, a label that Redick often used to describe LeBron James’ effort defensively last season. As such, Smart ...