Lakers star Luka Dončić made a direct recruiting pitch to Marcus Smart this week that resonated with the veteran guard, league sources tell @TheSteinLine, after Smart's agent Jason Glushon was granted permission by the Wizards to explore potential post-buyout landing spots. https://t.co/x30X5xOpMR

With a determined mindset, Luka Doncic is entering a defining season in Los Angeles. The 25-year-old star, now in his second year with the team, will likely lead the franchise into a new era of success.

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't going to want Luka Doncic to walk, and they actually have a benefit they could use to keep him. The post Lakers May Use Rare Tactic to Keep Luka Doncic in Los Angeles appeared first on Heavy Sports.