Heat Eyeing Warriors’ NBA Champion Defensive Guard After Marcus Smart-Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat have continued to strike out on key free agents throughout the 2025 NBA offseason.

Marcus Smart recently signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing that team a level of experience and backcourt expertise that they need. But before he agreed to terms with them, multiple other squads were looking at Smart.

Shortly after he officially signed his two-year, $11 million contract with the Lakers, Smart said he hadn't heard from LeBron James. James has been noticeably quiet this offseason ever since he exercised his player option and his agent, Rich Paul, issued that infamous statement that many interpreted as a prelude to a potential trade request.