Add the Lakers to the list of teams interested in free-agent forward Josh Smith.
A number of teams are believed to covet Smith, including the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings and Clippers.
The Lakers (8-19) are searching for players who could help improve a talent-thin roster.
One advantage the Lakers have is money, in the form of the Steve Nash disabled player exception. The Lakers can spend up to $4.85 million on a single player.