Perhaps the claims that incoming Lakers guard Marcus Smart has declined, especially on defense, have been greatly exaggerated.

Veteran point guard Marcus Smart "has been working hard on his body this summer," according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

The Lakers are set to sign veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal. In order to make room for the veteran guard, a pair of younger players had to go. Earlier Sunday, Los Angeles waived 28-year-old guard Shake Milton,