Luka Dončić's efforts to help sell prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has eased some of the fears about the five-time All-Star's future in Southern California, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

NBA Fans React to Marcus Smart, Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Over the years, plenty of Boston Celtics alumni have gone on to join the Los Angeles Lakers and vice versa. The most notable ones include the likes of Shaquille O'Neal, Rajon Rondo, Gary Payton, Dennis Schroder, Isaiah Thomas, and Rick Fox.

Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the deal

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly plan to sign Christian Koloko and Chris Manon to two-way contracts, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign 7-footer Christian Koloko and forward Chris Manon on two-way NBA contracts, sources tell ESPN. Manon, undrafted out of Vanderbilt, played for the Warriors in California and Las Vegas summer leagues. Koloko played 37 games for L.A. last season.

Former Vanderbilt forward Chris Mañon has reportedly agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Mañon averaged 6.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals,