Lakers Notes: LA Officially Waives Guard, Blockbuster LeBron James Trade Proposal, Luka Doncic Recruiting

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leave a court after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 in game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't quite done with the roster moves yet as they have waived a guard in order to make room for the latest Marcus Smart signing. The waiving creates $3 million in cap space that would have become fully guaranteed on Sunday.

Additionally, there is another blockbuster trade proposal regarding superstar LeBron James. The latest would-be deal sends both him and his son, Bronny, to the Miami Heat.

Finally, fellow superstar Luka Dončić reportedly helped recruit Smart to LA. The former Defensive Player of the Year will look to thrive in the purple and gold and help out a team that needs defensive assistance in the front court at the moment.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers Waive Guard Following Marcus Smart Signing

Lakers Would Send LeBron James, Bronny to Heat in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Lakers' Luka Doncic Recruited Marcus Smart to LA

Have the Lakers Discussed Trading LeBron James? NBA Insider Answers Once and For All

Lakers Make Another Major Roster Move Amid Marcus Smart Signing

Former LeBron James Teammates Reveals Why Playing With Lakers Star 'Sucks'

Lakers Tweets of the Day:

Two new Lakers additions Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia making a defense-to-offense play... pic.twitter.com/nUjzCAbztI

— Iztok Franko (@iztok_franko) July 20, 2025

Who deserves to start? pic.twitter.com/w3bkD3GqnY

— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) July 20, 2025

For more news and notes on the Los Angeles Lakers, visit Los Angeles Lakers on SI.