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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

Lakers aim to retain Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard this summer
Summary

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.

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  • •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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