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The Los Angeles Lakers don't want physical mishaps as they host the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.
The Los Angeles Lakers could be without one of their centers for their 2025 NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.
Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try and play in Wednesday's NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to possible trades for Herb Jones of the Pelicans and Keon Ellis of the Kings.
Marcus Smart rejoined Los Angeles Lakers practice Tuesday after missing six straight games with a back injury, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
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