Lakers aim to retain Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are focusing on retaining guard Marcus Smart and shooter Luke Kennard, according to sources. Smart has until June 29 to exercise a $5.4 million option for the last year of his contract and is seeking a new deal. Kennard, with an expiring $11 million contract, is interested in a long-term contract with the Lakers after playing 2½ seasons with the LA Clippers. Discussions about their futures in Los Angeles are ongoing as the new season approaches.
- •Lakers are interested in retaining Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard.
- •Smart has until June 29 to decide on his $5.4 million option.
- •Kennard is on an $11 million expiring contract.
- •Smart enjoyed his role with the Lakers and seeks a new deal.
- •Kennard played 2½ seasons with the LA Clippers before joining the Lakers.
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